Eddie Jefferson - Letter From Home

Ahhhh yes.  Sunday, laziest of them all.  Back at our old digs, I was trying to make Sunday about posting something special, yet laid back.  I think I'll bring that idea here, and start the next few weeks by posting vocal and piano based sides.

So I'm opening up with a big one.  I'm sure plenty of you have this or have at least heard it.  No doubt that it's a classic.  Aside from Jefferson's vocalese, there may be a couple of players you recognize from his band. (wink, wink)

All that said, this is presented in marvelous 320 CBR mp3... enjoy!!!







Riverside Records
RLP-411

Ernie Royal, Clark Terry (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb) James Moody (as, fl) Johnny Griffin (ts) Arthur Clarke (bars) Joe Zawinul (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Sam Jones (b) Osie Johnson (d) Eddie Jefferson (vo)

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, December 18, 1961

	Letter From Home
	Things Are Getting Better
	I Feel So Good

Johnny Griffin (ts) Junior Mance (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Sam Jones (b) Louis Hayes (d) Eddie Jefferson (vo)

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, January 12, 1962

	Billie's Bounce (take 4)
	Soft And Furry
	Keep Walkin' (take 4)
	Bless My Soul

Joe Newman, Ernie Royal (tp) Jimmy Cleveland (tb) James Moody (as, fl) Johnny Griffin (ts) Arthur Clarke (bars) Wynton Kelly (p) Barry Galbraith (g) Sam Jones (b) Osie Johnson (d) Eddie Jefferson (vo)

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, February 8, 1962

	Take The "A" Train
	Back In Town
	A Night In Tunisia