Although trumpeter Red Rodney would get stronger as the 1970s
progressed, this 1974 effort (not yet reissued on CD) is one of his most
exciting recordings of the decade. The reason is that he is matched with the
fiery trumpeter Sam Noto. With fine support from pianist Dolo Coker, bassist
Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, plus occasional solos from Jimmy Mulidore
on alto and soprano, Rodney and Noto jam through such numbers as
"Superbop" (highlighted by their rendition of Clifford Brown's "Daahoud"
solo), "Last Train Out" (similar to "Ariegin") and the
heated blues "Fire." "The Look of Love" (which adds a tenor
and trombone to the ensembles with Mulidore contributing some alto flute) is a
lyrical change of pace. There are plenty of fireworks on this trumpet-dominated
set. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.
Muse Records, MR 5046, 1974
Recorded 26th March,
1974
Musicians:
Red Rodney - Trumpet
Sam Noto - Trumpet,
Flugelhorn (#A2)
Mayo Tiano - Trombone (#A2)
Jimmy Mulidore - Alto Sax,
Soprano Sax, Alto Flute (#A2)
Larry Covelli - Tenor
Saxophone (#A2)
Dolo Coker - Piano
Ray Brown - Bass
Shelly Manne - Drums
Tracks:
A1. Superbop {Red Rodney, Sam
Noto} (6:08)
A2. The Look Of Love {Burt
Bacharach, Hal David} (4:38)
A3. The Last Train Out {Sam
Noto} (7:31)
B1. Fire {Red Rodney, Sam
Noto} (2:55)
B2. On Green Dolphin Street
{Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington} (10:29)
B3. Hilton {Jimmy Mulidore}
(7:00)
Credits:
Producer - Don Schlitten
Recording Engineer - Ed
Barton
Mixing Engineer - Paul
Goodman
Design, Photography - Don
Schlitten
Photography [Liner Photo] -
Billy Root
Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
