Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

39 mins

Ensemble

The Kenny Dorham Quintet

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Hard-Bop

Label

Debut

Page Count

11

Performer

Kenny Dorham, 1924-1972, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, Walter Bishop, Jr., 1927-1998, Percy Heath, 1923-2005, Kenny Clarke, 1914-1985

Date Recorded

1953

Release Date

1993

Review

Kenny Dorham's debut as a leader found the 29-year-old trumpeter more than ready to take control; unfortunately, he spent virtually his entire career in the shadows of other trumpeters (such as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, and Lee Morgan). This set was originally released by the Debut label as a six-song 10" LP, reissued with two alternate takes as a regular album, and then re-released during the CD era with two additional blues and another alternate take. The fine playing by the quintet (with Jimmy Heath on tenor and baritone, pianist Walter Bishop, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Kenny Clarke) is not watered down by the extra material. A special bonus is the fine arranging of Dorham for the ensemble, a much overlooked talent of a continually underrated musician. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Hard-Bop, Hard-Bop

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Hard-Bop