Johnny Griffin - Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk CD

Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk CD music These two CD volumes (all of the music has also been reissued on a definitive and "complete" Blue Note Bud Powell four-CD set) differ from the original two LPs in that, in addition to the inclusion of some alternate takes, they are programmed in strict chronological order. The influential bebop pioneer (who not only set the standard for bop pianists but largely invented the style) is heard on fine trio performances from 1951 (with bassist Curly Russell and drummer Max Roach) and 1953 (during which he is matched with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Art Taylor). Highlights include "A Night in Tunisia," "Reets and I," "I Want to Be Happy" and "Glass Enclosure." ~ Scott Yanow Digitally remastered by Rudy Van Gelder. This is part of Blue Note's Rudy Van Gelder Editions series. Blue Note. 2001. Recorded at WOR studios, New York, New York on May 1, 1951 and August 14, 1953. Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna. Personnel: Bud Powell (piano); Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Art Taylor (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Author: Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: WOR STudios, New York, NY (05/01/1951-08/14/1953). Photographer: Francis Wolff. Personnel: Bud Powell (piano); George Duvivier, Curley Russell (bass); Art Taylor, Max Roach (drums). Producer: Alfred Lion.