Jackie McLean - A Long Drink Of The Blues
EAC | FLAC+CUE+LOG+Full Artwork -> 290 Mb
© 1994 Prestige Ojc
Jazz | Hard Bop | Saxophone Jazz
Descripstion
This CD reissue begins with what is titled "Take 1" of "A Long Drink of the Blues." After a false start, the musicians argue for two minutes about the tempo; why was this ever released? "Take 2" is a much more successful 20-minute jam featuring Jackie McLean (doubling on alto and tenor), trombonist Curtis Fuller, trumpeter Webster Young, pianist Gil Coggins, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Louis Hayes. The second half of this reissue is from a quartet session that showcases McLean on three standard ballads with pianist Mal Waldron, bassist Arthur Phipps, and drummer Art Taylor. Although not quite as intense as McLean's later Blue Note dates, the ballad renditions show just how mature and original a soloist he was even at this early stage. Despite "Take 1," this CD is worth getting.
Tracklist
1. A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 1)
2. A Long Drink Of The Blues (take 2)
3. Embraceable You
4. I Cover The Waterfront
5. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
Personel
Jackie McLean - sax (alto, tenor)
Curtis Fuller - trombone
Webster Young - trumpet
Mal Waldron & Gil Coggins - piano
Paul Chambers & Arthur Phipps - bass
Art Taylor & Louis Hayes - drums
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January 13, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Wow, you barely started and I already know that I'm going to have fun on this blog. Keep up the excellent work. And wow, three excellent CDs!!!! I'm impressed and looking forward to your other CDs. Keep up the excellence!