Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

43 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Hard-Bop

Label

New Jazz

Page Count

10

Performer

Art Farmer, 1928-1999, Sonny Rollins, 1930-, Horace Silver, 1928-2014, Percy Heath, 1923-2005, Kenny Clarke, 1914-1985, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Addison Farmer, 1928-1963, Herbie Lovelle, 1924-2009

Date Recorded

1954-11-09

Release Date

1996

Review

Two of trumpeter Art Farmer's earlier sessions as a leader are reissued on this CD in the OJC series. Farmer teams up with an all-star quintet (which includes tenor-saxophonist Sonny Rollins, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke) for four songs and dominates a quartet (with pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Addison Farmer and drummer Herbie Lovelle) on six other tunes. Farmer's sound is lyrical even on the uptempo pieces and he is heard throughout in his early prime. Highlights include "Soft Shoe," "I'll Take Romance," "Autumn Nocturne" and an uptempo "Gone with the Wind." One should note that the programming differs from what is listed, with "Soft Shoe" (which should have been the opener) actually appearing fifth and the songs listed as appearing second through fifth moving up to first through fourth. Despite that flaw, the music is quite enjoyable and a must for 1950s bop collectors. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

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

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Hard-Bop