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If one feels their music getting a bit stale, perhaps a little too predictable, then they have a couple choices. They can dig back into their roots to reconnect with the music they love, or they can go head to head with a counterpoint in an effort to create sparks. Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis choose the latter course in Tough Tenors, turning a half-dozen pieces into an enticing mix of edgy solos and synchronized ensemble playing. The fun stuff here bops along at a giddy pace, letting Griffin and Davis trade their tough leads, while pianist Junior Mance offers a slight pause with his swift keyboarding. Lester Young's "Tickle Toe" kicks off the affair with aplomb, and Davis/Griffin's "Twins" provides plenty of room for explosive solo work. The album's center rests with the nine-minute take on Bennie Green's "Flunky Flute," a spontaneous piece that eventually -- because of the players' intensity -- becomes an endurance test. The medium tempo of "Soft Winds" qualifies as a ballad for these guys, and the mellow groove makes it an easygoing closer. Bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley also do a fine job of keeping this boisterous crew on the ground. Tough Tenors is one of the many amazing jazz recordings from 1960, and will please saxophone fans, Davis/Griffin fans, and anyone who enjoys classic hard bop. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
/Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis.
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York, New York on November 4 & 10, 1960.
Personnel: Johnny Griffin, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (tenor saxophone); Junior Mance (piano); Larry Gales (bass); Ben Riley (drums).
Personnel: Johnny Griffin (saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eddie Griffin (tenor saxophone); Junior Mance (piano); Ben Riley (drums).
Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino.
Liner Note Author: Chris Albertson.
Recording information: New York, NY (11/04/1960/11/10/1960); Plaza Sound Studios, New York, NY (11/04/1960/11/10/1960).
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Sonic Boom was not released until 1979 and then remained in print only for a brief time before eventually being reissued years later. In addition to the great trumpeter Lee Morgan and a fine rhythm section (pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Billy Higgins), the well-rounded set is a bit special for it allows the often R&B-associated tenor David "Fathead" Newman an opportunity to stretch out in a more challenging setting than usual. Highlights include the funky "Fathead," the complex "Sneaky Pete," Morgan's lyricism on "I'll Never Be the Same," and the infectious rhythms on "Mumbo Jumbo." This is an undeservedly obscure session. ~ Scott Yanow
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