Emily Remler

Event: BLACK FRIDAY 2024
Release Date: 11/29/2024
Format: 3 x LP
Label: Resonance
Quantity: 1400
Release type: 'RSD First' Release

Live at the 4 Queens is a previously unreleased collection of the complete performances of the unsung jazz guitar great Emily Remler that were broadcast on KNPR Las Vegas as part of Alan Grant's "4 Queens Jazz Night from Las Vegas” weekly radio program between 1985-1988.

The limited-edition 180g 2 x LP gatefold set is mastered from the original tape reels in the UNLV archives by Matthew Lutthans at the Mastering Lab, and features trio and quartet performances with pianist Cocho Arbe, bassist Carson Smith, and drummers John Pesche and Tom Montgomery. The deluxe package will include liner notes by acclaimed author Bill Milkowski, plus many other artists who knew or were inspired by Emily Remler. This is the first release of Emily Remler music in thirty-three years!

SIDE A
Moanin' (9:46)
How Insensitive (9:55)
Autumn Leaves (8:10)
TOTAL = 27:51
SIDE B
Polka Dots & Moonbeams (10:06)
Unknown Bossa Nova (8:56)
Hot House (6:06)
TOTAL = 25:08
SIDE C
You Don't Know What Love Is (11:04)
West Coast Blues (12:03)
Tenor Madness (4:50)
TOTAL = 27:57
SIDE D
Out of Nowhere (8:28)
Maha de Carnival (13:51)
Cisco (6:48)
TOTAL = 29:07

SIDE E
Intro/Yesterdays (9:15)
All Blues (13:46)
TOTAL = 23:01
SIDE F
Someday My Prince Will Come (9:11)
So What/Impressions (11:10)
D Natural Blues (8:42)
TOTAL = 29:03
SIDE A, B, C & D1
Emily Remler - Guitar
Cocho Arbe - Piano
Carson Smith - Bass
Tom Montgomery - Drums
Recorded live at the 4 Queens on May 28, 1983
SIDE D2-3, E & F
Emily Remler - guitar
Carson Smith - bass
John Pesci - drums
Recorded live at the 4 Queens on September 19, 1988