CD Art Farmer Quintet – The Time And The Place (The Lost Concert)

Art Farmer Quintet – The Time And The Place (The Lost Concert) is a historical treasure for jazz enthusiasts. Originally recorded live at the Museum of Modern Art in 1966, this performance was famously suppressed by Columbia Records in favor of a studio session featuring "fake" applause. Now, thanks to meticulous restoration by Mosaic Records and producer Michael Cuscuna, the authentic, 72-minute live set is finally available in stunning remastered stereo.

This 2007 reissue captures Art Farmer’s flugelhorn at its peak, leading a formidable hard-bop ensemble featuring Jimmy Heath (tenor sax), Albert Dailey (piano), Walter Booker (base), and Mickey Roker (drums). Unlike the shortened studio versions, these live recordings allow the quintet to thrive through extended, inventive explorations, turning tracks into ten-minute tours-de-force.

Key Highlights:

• Epic Performances: Includes 10-minute-plus renditions of "On the Trail," "The Shadow of Your Smile," and the title track, "The Time and the Place."
• Unearthed Rarities: Features newly uncovered live takes of "Blue Bossa," "Is That So?," and "Dailey Bread."
• Critical Acclaim: Awarded 4 stars by AllMusic, which hailed it as a "worthy addition" to Farmer’s legendary discography.

Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to the genre, this album serves as an essential document of 1960s hard bop, capturing the vibrant ambience and high-fidelity sound of a lost masterpiece.