Jazz / Hard Bop
Recorded:
* Tracks 1-6: November 2, 1958, Manhattan Towers, New York City
* Tracks 7-8: March 29, 1959, Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Lee Morgam - Trumpet
Bobby Timmons - Piano
Jymie Merritt - Bass
Art Blakey - Drums, Tympani
Philly Joe Jones - Drums, Tympani
Roy Haynes - Drums
Ray Barretto - Congas
Paul Chambers - (7-8) Bass
Art Blakey - (7-8) Drums
This is a collection that looks better on paper than in reality. Though Blakey is joined by Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers, and Jymie Merritt, the addition of drummers Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, and conga player Ray Barretto makes this of interest mostly to percussion fans. While the music is fine, the overlong drum features can test the most durable jazz fan's ears, even with the obviously high level of musicianship.
---Ken Dryden, allmusic |
