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Father of Jazz Trombone CD music The mid-'50s Blue Note date NEWK'S TIME is a shining star in the Sonny Rollins catalog. The title is derived from Rollins' nickname "Newk," so-called because of his resemblance to baseball player Don Newcomb. It is Rollins' fierce strength as an improviser, along with his assembled quartet of stellar guests, which makes this session so special. Still in his 20s, the saxophonist displays relentless imagination and fire in lengthy solos on standards like Miles Davis' "Tune Up" and Kenny Dorham's rhythmically challenging "Asiatic Raes." Rollins also continues his penchant for reinterpreting popular tunes, with a delightful reading of "Wonderful, Wonderful!" and "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top" on which he and Philly Joe Jones play a masterful sax/drums duet. Rollins' only composition on the disc is his swinging "Blues For Philly Joe" in honor of the legendary drummer who displays his signature style here. Finally, a lightly swinging stroll through Johnny Mercer's "Namely You" puts the finishing touch on a hard-bop classic. This is part of Blue Note's RVG series. Additional Tracks Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on September 22, 1957. Includes liner notes by Joe Goldberg and Bob Blumenthal. Personnel: Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone); Sonny Rollins; Doug Watkins (bass instrument); Wynton Kelly (piano); Philly Joe Jones (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Author: Bob Bluementhal. Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (09/22/1957). Photographer: Francis Wolff. Personnel: Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone); Wynton Kelly (piano); Doug Watkins (bass); Philly Joe Jones (drums).

Father of Jazz Trombone buy CD music One of the last great Horace Silver albums for Blue Note, Serenade to a Soul Sister is also one of the pianist's most infectiously cheerful, good-humored outings. It was recorded at two separate early-1968 sessions with two mostly different quintets, both featuring trumpeter Charles Tolliver and alternating tenor saxophonists Stanley Turrentine and Bennie Maupin, bassists Bob Cranshaw and John Williams, and drummers Mickey Roker and Billy Cobham. (Williams and Cobham were making some of their first recorded appearances since exiting the military.) Silver's economical, rhythmic piano style had often been described as funky, but the fantastic opener "Psychedelic Sally" makes that connection more explicit and contemporary, featuring a jubilant horn theme and a funky bass riff that both smack of Memphis soul. (In fact, it's kind of a shame he didn't pursue this idea more.) Keeping the album's playful spirit going, "Rain Dance" is a campy American Indian-style theme, and "Jungle Juice" has a mysterious sort of exotic, tribal flavor. "Kindred Spirits" has a different, more ethereal sort of mystery, and "Serenade to a Soul Sister" is a warm, loose-swinging tribute. You'd never know this album was recorded in one of the most tumultuous years in American history, but as Silver says in the liner notes' indirect jab at the avant-garde, he simply didn't believe in allowing "politics, hatred, or anger" into his music. Whether you agree with that philosophy or not, it's hard to argue with musical results as joyous and tightly performed as Serenade to a Soul Sister. ~ Steve Huey Lyricist: Horace Silver. Horace Silver: Horace Silver; John Williams , Bob Cranshaw (bass instrument); Mickey Roker, Stanley Turrentine, Bennie Maupin, Billy Cobham, Charles Tolliver. Personnel: Horace Silver (piano); Stanley Turrentine, Bennie Maupin (tenor saxophone); Charles Tolliver (trumpet); Bob Cranshaw (piano); Mickey Roker, Billy Cobham (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Authors: Horace Silver; Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: New York, NY (03/25/1968/03/29/1968); Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (03/25/1968/03/29/1968). Photographer: Francis Wolff.

Father of Jazz Trombone songs Organist Jimmy Smith's next-to-last LP for Blue Note after a very extensive seven-year period is up to his usual level. With altoist Lou Donaldson joining Smith's regular group (which included guitarist Quentin Warren and drummer Donald Bailey), the quartet swings with soul on such fine numbers as "When My Dream Boat Comes Home," "Can Heat," "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Just a Closer Walk with Thee." With the exception of the closing ballad, "Trust in Me," all seven of the selections are closely related to the blues. ~ Scott Yanow This is part of Blue Note's RVG series. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on February 7, 1963. Includes liner notes by Leonard Feather and Bob Blumenthal. Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Quentin Warren (guitar); Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone); Donald Bailey (drums); Big John Patton (tambourine). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Authors: Leonard Feather; Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: New Jersey (02/02/1963); New York, NY (02/02/1963); Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (02/02/1963). Photographer: Francis Wolff. Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone); Quentin Warren (guitar); Donald Bailey (drums); John Patton (tambourine).

Father of Jazz Trombone album for sale PRAYER MEETIN' is vintage Jimmy Smith. With unflappable beatkeeper Donald Bailey, the liquid guitar lines of Quentin Warren, the underrated sax stylings of Stanley Turrentine and the unusual inclusion of a bassist in the person of Sam Jones (Smith usually plays his own bass lines with the foot pedals), the sound on this album is thick, textured and interactive. However, there's no dilution of the intimacy and deep soul associated with Smith. The jazz/blues amalgam laid out in the title track, "Red Top" and "Picknickin'" is impossible to resist--fat grooves given flight by the keyboardist's intense, syncopated flurries. The ballad "I Almost Lost My Mind," featuring a gorgeous solo by Turrentine, and the calypso boogie of "Stone Cold Dead In The Marketplace" add variety to the set. The one seeming throwaway, a swing version of "When The Saints Go Marching In," is more than compensated for by two additional tracks not included on the original LP, "Lonesome Road" and "Smith Walk." All in all, this disc is a fine example not only of Smith's prodigious abilities, but of how well he works with an ensemble to create beautiful, compelling music. This is part of Blue Note's RVG series. Additional Tracks Recorded at the Van Gelder studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 13, 1960 and February 8, 1963. Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Quentin Warren (guitar); Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Donald Bailey (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Authors: Joe Goldberg; Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: 06/13/1960-02/08/1963. Photographer: Francis Wolff. Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Quentin Warren (guitar); Sam Jones (bass); Donald Bailey (drums).

Father of Jazz Trombone CD music Smith's superb keyboard technique is only half of his musical magic. The other is his astonishing ability to paint atmospheres and create exquisite moods. The feeling of this album is perfectly evinced, relaxed and cool, spacious yet textured and sophisticated enough to keep the ear consistently intrigued. The album's title and cover photo are an homage to a soul food diner in Harlem called Kate's Home Cooking, and the tunes parallel a range of subtle, carefully prepared flavors. Traditional slow and mid-tempo blues predominate, such as "See See Rider" and "Come On Baby," kept fresh though Percy France's Lester Young-influenced playing, Kenny Burrell's clean guitar lines and Smith's deeply soulful leads. The sly riffing on "Gracie" and the jazz thematics of "Apostrophe" are also highlights. HOME COOKIN' offers the perfect blend of style and substance, of traditional soul and modern cool (not to mention five bonus tracks unissued on the original LP) in a mix that's tasty and utterly satisfying. Additional Tracks Liner Note Authors: Ira Gitler; Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (05/24/1958-06/16/1958). Photographer: Francis Wolff. Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Jimmy Smith ; Kenny Burrell (guitar); Percy France (tenor saxophone); Donald Bailey (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder.

Father of Jazz Trombone buy CD music A good, old-fashioned hits collection. Includes I'm Beginning to See the Light; It's Been a Long, Long Time; Sleepy Lagoon; I Don't Want to Walk Without You; All or Nothing at All; Strictly Instrumental; I'll Buy That Dream; I've Heard That Song Before; One O'Clock Jump; Cherry; You Made Me Love You all the biggies! Contains 49 tracks. Personnel: Dick Haymes, Helen Forrest, Kitty Kallen (vocals); Hayden Causey, Benny Heller, Allan Reuss (guitar); Sam Freed, Cy Bernard, Jack Gootkin, John DeVoogdt, Nick Pisani, Ernest Karpati, Alex Pevsner, Sam Rosenblum, Bill Spear, Al Friede, Glenn Herzer (strings); Bob Poland, Stewart Bruner, Eddie Rosa, Cliff Jackson & His Crazy Cats, Sam Sachelle, Claude Lakey, Dave Mathews, David Morowitz, Clint Davis, Johnny MacAfee, Sam Marowitz, Vido Musso, Bill Luther (reeds); Jack Washington (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone); Earle Warren (alto saxophone); Herschel Evans (tenor saxophone); Uan Rasey, Al Cuozzo, Al Ramsey, Tom Gonsoulin, Carl Berg, Jack Palmer, Ralph Osborne, Claude Bowen, Nick Buono, Buck Clayton (trumpet); Dalton Rizzotto, Vic Hamann, Truett Jones, Eddie Durham, Hoyt Bohannon, Ziggy Elmer, Ray Heath (trombone); Juan Tizol (valve trombone); Al Lerner, Jack Gardner, Jess Stacy, Arnold Ross (piano); Ralph Hawkins, Jr., Jo Jones , Lou Fromm, Nick Fatool (drums). Arrangers: Marge Gibson ...