A great little set – despite our initial fears! We'll admit that we're the first ones to shy away from anything that says "Kansas City" in the title – as we expect a lot of hoke – but this album's a surprisingly great batch of tunes, original numbers written by Benny ... read moreCD
A gem of a record from the young Duke Jordan – a set recorded in France, as part of a big postwar effort by the Vogue label – but one that also really captures the fresh, boppish energy that Jordan brought to his work on the US scene at the time! Duke's razor-sharp here – a deft ... read moreCD
(2014 Japanese pressing – with 3 alternate takes!)
Thelonious Monk —
Piano Solo ... CD Vogue/BMG (France), 1954. Used ...
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Tracks include "Evidence", "We See", "Off Minor", "Hackensack", and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". CD
With Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax, Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, Red Mitchell on bass and Frank Isola on drums. Tracks include "Laura", "Soft Shoe/Utter Chaos", "Lady Is A Tramp", "Love Me Or Leave Me" and "Lullaby Of The Leaves". CD
(Out of print. Tray card has a cutout hole.)
Lucky Thompson & Gig Gryce —
In Paris ... CD RCA/Vogue, Mid 50s. Used ...
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Features work with key French players from the period including Martial Solal, Henri Renaud, and Pierre Michelot – plus a couple of tracks with Quincy Jones and Clifford Brown. CD