Oliver Nelson King Curtis Jimmy Forrest: Soul Battle
composed by Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975; performed by Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975, Jimmy Forrest, Jr., 1920-1980, King Curtis, 1934-1971, Gene Casey, 1933-2003, George Duvivier, 1920-1985 and Roy Haynes, 1925- (Prestige, 1992), 47 mins, 6 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Composer
- Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 47 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Soul Jazz
- Label
- Prestige
- Page Count
- 6
- Performer
- Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975, Jimmy Forrest, Jr., 1920-1980, King Curtis, 1934-1971, Gene Casey, 1933-2003, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Roy Haynes, 1925-
- Date Recorded
- 1960-09-09
- Release Date
- 1992
- Review
- This intriguing session matches together three powerful tenor players: Oliver Nelson, King Curtis (in a rare jazz outing) and Jimmy Forrest. With fine backup work by pianist Gene Casey, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Roy Haynes, the tenors battle to a draw on a set of blues and basic material (including a fine version of "Perdido"). This CD reissue adds one selection ("Soul Street") from the same date to the original LP program and is easily recommended to fans of big-toned tenors and straightahead swinging. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Soul Jazz, Soul Jazz
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Soul Jazz
