Jazz
Clark Terry, Donald Byrd, Duke Jordan, Gigi Gryce, Henri Renaud, Jimmy Hamilton, Kai Winding, Charlie Rouse.
This fine collection finds bassist Oscar Pettiford in larger group settings, leading a nine-piece and an octet in two different recording sessions. The first, which features a mix of originals and material by Duke Ellington, is marked by sharp arrangements and fine playing from the likes of trumpeter Clark Terry, clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton, and trombonist Jimmy Cleveland. The second set emphasizes original tunes and some excellent ensemble work from Pettiford, Donald Byrd, Bob Brookmeyer, and Gigi Gyrce, among others. Both sessions are stellar, making for an unbeatable twofer. |
