Ray Bryant Trio - Potpourri (1981) [vinyl]

Ray Bryant's fifth and final album for Pablo (all are quite worthwhile) features his 1980 trio which also includes bassist Jimmy Rowser and drummer Mickey Roker. It is a pity that this excellent session is not yet available on CD for it is a delight for both bebop and small-group swing fans. Bryant stretches out on eight superior jazz standards with the highlights including Lester Young's "D.B. Blues," "One O'Clock Jump," "In Walked Bud" and "My One And Only Love." Actually, all eight numbers are quite enjoyable, making this one of Ray Bryant's best trio records. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Pablo Records, 2310-860, 1981

Recorded 13^th & 14^th May, 1980 At RCA Recording Studio, New York City

Musicians:

Ray Bryant - Piano

Jimmy Rowser - Bass

Mickey Roker - Drums

Tracks:

A1. D.B. Blues {King Pleasure, Lester Young} (7:02)

A2. One O'Clock Jump {Count Basie} (3:53)

A3. Milestones {Miles Davis} (4:32)

A4. Undecided {Sydney Robin, Charlie Shavers} (5:32)

B1. In Walked Bud {Thelonious Monk} (4:11)

B2. In A Mellow Tone {Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler} (5:53)

B3. My One And Only Love {Robert Mellin, Guy Wood} (7:05)

B4. Night In Tunisia {Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli} (4:45)

Credits:

Producer - Norman Granz

Recording Engineer - Bob Simpson

Photography - Phil Stern

Layout & Design - Norman Granz, Sheldon Marks

Liner Notes - Benny Green