I have the next round of Basie sides prepared so that we can continue down that road, but I wanted to share something that I am excited about. I finally pulled the trigger on the Felsted box set, a decision I regret not making earlier.
For fans of Budd Johnson, this album is an absolute must have. Gorgeous playing throughout with equally excellent contributions from all of his sidemen. I find Johnson's playing to be really laid back and soulful. He puts alot of focus into each note, rather than searching for witty phrasing or pulling out any tricks. Tonally his horn is rich and thick - combined with his style, he is certainly the centerpiece on this session.
This was ripped from my Felsted box using EAC, and is in FLAC 16/44.1. The tracks have been remastered using 24 bit technology, in stereo, and the results are superb. The archives contain two Felsted sides already; Buddy Tate and Billy Strayhorn. I'm not sure if either is still active but if anybody wishes to have a reup just ask in the comments. I will roll out the remaining Felsted sides and we can have this project running parallel to the Basiefest. Enjoy!!!
Felsted FAJ 7007
1958
01. Foggy Nights (Johnson) 5:37
02. Leave Room in Your Heart for Me (Johnson-Dobson) 7:16
03. Destination Blues (Johnson) 5:19
04. À La Mode (Johnson) 7:31
05. Used Blues (Johnson) 7:05
06. Blues by Five (Johnson) 6:06
Charlie Savers (ts), Vic Dickenson (tb), Budd Johnson (ts), Al Sears (bs), Bert Keyes (p, org), Joe Benjamin (b), Jo Jones (d).
Recorded in New York City, on February 11, 1958.
Tracks #2,4,6: The Quintet
Charlie Savers (ts), Budd Johnson (ts), Ray Bryant (p), Joe Benjamin (b), Jo Jones (d).
Recorded in New York City, on February 14, 1958.
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CLASP! CLASP! CLASP!
ReplyDeleteKeep those Felsted's comin'.
HOOOO....raaah!
Fantastic! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlways got something new to learn here! Thanks again and again!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks poppachubby
ReplyDeleteEver since hearing Budd in JPJ Quartet in 1972, I have been a FAN. And rare? OMG...Thanks SO MUCH
ReplyDeleteGlad this is getting good feedback - I more or less figured as much. Keep your eyes peeled for the rest of the Felsted sides which are all glorious!!
ReplyDeleteYour recommendation is enough for me Poppa
ReplyDeleteThanks KC
I think that "Bert Keyes" is actually Sir Charles Thompson.
ReplyDeleteI used to have a link to a site which revealed all of the pseudonyms used over the years by jazz players. I will try to find it again.
ReplyDeletealways enjoy hearing Budd Johnson. Thank you much.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Felsted's! They are great recordings. BTW, you mention another blog you have, is it linked under your blogger info? I'd love to follow it if possible. Thank you again.
ReplyDeletePoppa ! This Budd Johnson and all the Felseds are wonderful. Thank You !
ReplyDeleteAccording to Lord, there was actually a pianist named Bert Keyes who recorded between 1951 and 1976.
ReplyDelete*However*, the guy Lord lists for this date is one Lawrence "88" Keyes, who has sessions between 1946 and 1982!
Both Keyes have a couple of sessions under their own names, so I suppose they are real people.
Poppa strikes again! Thx a lot!
ReplyDeleteAny keyboardist on a session led by someone called (Al)Bert who's called Bert Keyes is suspect to me :D
ReplyDeleteAt least it's not Burt's Bees.