Eddie Davis Trio with Shirley Scott (1958) [vinyl>flac]

Most jazz critics and serious jazz listeners will almost certainly agree that, were there no Coleman Hawkins and/or were there no Lester Young, just so would there be no appreciable saxophonists of today. Either one or the other, or both, will inevitably appear in every tenor sound.

This album gives a savoury taste of just such a happy mixture, with the added ingredients of a happy swing and heartfelt drive, furnished by EDDIE "Jaws" DAVIS.

Much more than ably assisted by veteran George Duvivier on Bass, newcomer (and really a "comer,") Shirley Scott on Organ and the very tasteful Arthur Edgehill on drums, a better word would be "augmented", because these three are artists in their own right and Eddie certainly doesn't need assistance. Eddie's clean drive on the up-tempos is something to marvel at and something sorely missed of late. Fresh from the solo chair in that sensational Basie band, Eddies' is a talent that insisted on being showcased on its' own mettle. It's a talent that should, and will, flourish on its' own.

This is jazz, with heart, with feeling: Jazz that literally radiates from each groove; Jazz that insists on being felt; - Jazz by EDDIE DAVIS.

Roost Records, RLP 2227, 1958

Recorded May, 1958 in New York City

Personnel:

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Tenor Saxophone

Shirley Scott - Organ

George Duvivier - Bass

Arthur Edgehill - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Day By Day {Sam Kahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston} (4:02)

A2. Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me {Duke Ellington, Bob Russell} (3:48)

A3. I'll Remember You {Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger} (4:11)

A4. Autumn In New York {Vernon Duke} (3:10)

A5. Penthouse Serenade [When We're Alone] {Will Jason, Val Burton} (2:36)

A6. Land Of Dreams {Eddie Heywood} (4:13)

B1. Scotty {Eddie Davis} (3:44)

B2. On The Street Where You Live {Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner} (3:32)

B3. Dee Dee's Dance {Denzil Best} (2:58)

B4. Don't Get Around Much Any More {Duke Ellington, Bob Russell} (2:43)

B5. Everything I Have Is Yours {Harold Adamson, Burton Lane} (3:19)

B6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me {Ted Koehler, Rube Bloom} (4:06)