Eddie Jefferson - Hipper Than Thou (1959, 1961)

Eddie Jefferson, one of the great jazz singers and an important pioneer of vocalese, is heard in peak form on this Evidence CD which reissues an Inner City LP and adds six previously unissued selections to the program. The bulk of the music is from 1959-1961, with Jefferson backed by several horns including trumpeter Howard McGhee and tenor saxophonist James Moody, and sometimes three other vocalists. There are many highlights including Jefferson's original classic versions of "Body and Soul" (a tribute to Coleman Hawkins, the "king of the saxophone") and "So What" (dedicated to Miles Davis), a remake of "Moody's Mood for Love" and vocalese adaptations of a few Lester Young and Charlie Parker solos. Most of the unissued tracks are from these sessions, but there is also "Silly Little Cynthia" from 1964 (a duet with pianist Tommy Tucker) and a meeting with guitarist Louisiana Red on 1965's "Red's New Dream." When one considers that Jefferson otherwise did not record during 1963-1967, it makes those two numbers not only enjoyable but historic. This CD is highly recommended for all jazz collections. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG. 

Le Chant Du Monde, LDJ 274 946, 1989
Recorded 1959 (2,4-12,17-18) / 1961 (1,3,13-16) in New York

Tracks:
01. So What {Miles Davis} (3:30)
02. Moody's Mood For Love {Fields, McHugh, Moody} (3:10)
03. Sister Sadie {Horace Silver} (2:44)
04. It's Only A Paper Moon {Arlen, Harburg, Rose} (3:03)
05. TD's Boogie Woogie {Pinetop Smith} (2:26)
06. Now's The Time {Charlie Parker} (3:01)
07. Body And Soul {Eyton, Green, Heyman, Sour} (3:33)
08. Workshop {Gil Fuller} (2:57)
09. Sherry {Hank Crawford} (3:04)
10. Baby Girl {Eddie Jefferson} (3:18)
11. Memphis {Eddie Jefferson} (2:52)
12. Honeysuckle Rose {Andy Razaf, Fats Waller} (2:18)
13. The Preacher [A Crazy Romance] {Horace Silver} (2:27)
14. Night Train {Forrest, Simpkins, Washington} (2:34)
15. NJR [I'm Gone] {Quincy Jones} (3:18)
16. I Got The Blues {Lester Young} (2:41)
17. Silly Little Cynthia (Eddie Jefferson} (1:57)
18. Red's New Dream (Eddie Jefferson} (4:43) 

Total Time: 52:43 

Credits:
Producer [Original] - Herb Abramson (#1-12)
Compilation Director - Jean-Louis Méchali
CD Release Coordinator - Nicole de Pretto
Photography - D.R.
Liner Notes - Jacques Denis 

#1-12 originally released as The Jazz Singer [Vocal Improvisations On Famous Jazz Solos]
Inner City Records [IC 1016] 1976 

Baby Girl

Saori Yano - Best (2007) [CD + DVD]

Here we have a wonderful compilation drawn from Saori's albums pre-dating 2007. The CD is made up of thirteen choice tracks, and included is I &I, not released on her studio albums, but from an advertising promotion that brought her further fame. Incorporated in the fantastic package is a DVD that showcases video frontage of that commercial, as well as four other promotional videos. These clips give the Saori fan an insight as to the formidable company she was associated with throughout those classic early years. Looking back, she hung out with an assemblage of great jazz musicians during her recording tenure in New York City. The reader can easily see from personnel listed that she gave and was given great respect when performing. In this regard, it is important to note that she is not just a player, but also a fine composer and to this extent within this selection are five of her own tunes. Listeners can only marvel this brilliant jazz musician on the job at such an early age, enjoy! 

Savoy Records, COZY 263 + COZY 264, 2007 

Yano Saori (2003)
#5,10
02 (2004)
#2,4,11,13
Sakura Stamp (2005)
#1,3,12
Groovin' High (2006)
#6,8,9
DVD "ASIENCE" TV-CF
#7 

Musicians:
Saori Yano - Alto Saxophone
Nicholas Payton - Trumpet (#1,3,12)
Randy Brecker - Trumpet (#6,8,9)
Slide Hampton - Trombone (#6,8,9)
Eric Alexander - Tenor Saxophone (#1,3,4,12)
Jimmy Heath - Tenor Saxophone (#6,8,9)
James Moody - Tenor Saxophone, Flute (#6,8,9)
Gary Smulyan - Baritone Saxophone (#6,8,9)
Masaaki Imaizumi - Piano (#5,6,8,9,10)
Harold Mabern - Piano (#2,4,11,13)
Mike LeDonne - Organ (#1,3,12)
Peter Bernstein - Guitar (#1-3,11-13)
Shin Kamimura - Bass (#5,10)
Nat Reeves - Bass (#2,4,11,13)
Ray Drummond - Bass (#6,8,9)
Masahiko Osaka - Drums (#5,10)
Joe Farnsworth - Drums (#1-4,11-13)
Adam Nussbaum - Drums (#6,8,9)

Tracks:
01. Donna Lee {Charlie Parker} (1:55)
02. Sand And Skirt {Saori Yano} (6:56)
03. Crazy He Calls Me {Bob Russell, Carl Sigmon} (7:56)
04. RIZLLA {Saori Yano} (5:32)
05. In A Sentimental Mood {Duke Ellington} (6:51)
06. Manteca {Dizzy Gillespie} (6:55)
07. I & I {Saori Yano} (3:58)
08. Greenism {Saori Yano} (4:44)
09. My Ideal {Newell Chase, Richard A. Whiting} (6:10)
10. How To Make A Pearl {Saori Yano} (4:14)
11. Lover Man {Roger Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Davis} (6:13)
12. Tico Tico {Zequinha Abreu} (5:31)
13. Open Mind {Takashi Matsunaga} (4:37) 

Total Time: 71:38 

DVD:
1. I & I {Saori Yano} (Movie)
2. Greenism {Saori Yano} (PV)
3. I Got Rhythm {George Gershwin} (PV)
4. RIZILLA {Saori Yano} (Movie)
5. How To Make A Pearl {Saori Yano} (PV) 

Crazy He Calls Me

Saori Yano - Groovin' High (2006)

Saori Yano, celebrated her 20th birthday on 27th October, 2006, and released this album "Groovin' High" that marks the end of her teenage years and the start of her 20s and beyond. The theme of this, her fifth album as leader is based around jazz expression in an ensemble format utilizing such jazz greats as: Randy Brecker (tp), Slide Hampton (tb), Jimmy Heath (ts), James Moody (ts,fl), Gary Smulyan (bs), Masaaki Imaizumi (p), Ray Drummond (b) and Adam Nussbaum (ds) in a mode reminiscent of her much loved and admired Dizzy Gillespie, whom was equally noted for his own big band groupings. Recorded at Clinton Studio, New York, Saori chose as her setlist a vivid array of well-known jazz standards. Listeners of Saori, even at this early age can truly appreciate her versatile and expansive performance/s, whilst accompanied by the some of the best modern day jazz masters. Her prowess lies in her ability to express herself freely at the same time showcasing her virtuosity, laying down the ground to be recognised as a bright new contender in the jazz world today. Overall, for any jazz fan this album serves as one not to be overlooked, enjoy! 

Savoy Records, COCB-53576, 2006
Recorded 22nd-23rd July, 2006 at Clinton Studio, New York 

Musicians:
Saori Yano - Alto Saxophone
Randy Brecker - Trumpet
Slide Hampton - Trombone
Jimmy Heath - Tenor Saxophone
James Moody - Tenor Saxophone, Flute
Gary Smulyan - Baritone Saxophone
Masaaki Imaizumi - Piano
Ray Drummond - Bass
Adam Nussbaum - Drums 

Featured Personnel:
01. Speak Low with Slide Hampton & Randy Brecker
02. Manteca with Full Band
03. My Ideal with Quartet
04. Greenism with Quartet
05. Over The Rainbow with Quartet
06. Groovin' High with Full Band
07. Corcovado with James Moody & Gary Smulyan
08. There Will Never Be Another You with James Moody
09. Billie's Bounce with James Moody
10. Song Of The Seashore with Full Band 

Tracks:
01. Speak Low {Kurt Weill} (9:20)
02. Manteca {Dizzy Gillespie} (6:56)
03. My Ideal {Newell Chase, Richard A. Whiting} (6:11)
04. Greenism {Saori Yano} (4:44)
05. Over The Rainbow {Harold Arlen} (6:43)
06. Groovin' High {Dizzy Gillespie} (6:50)
07. Corcovado {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (7:46)
08. There Will Never Be Another You {Harry Warren, Mack Gordon} (6:37)
09. Billie's Bounce {Charlie Parker} (3:35)
10. 浜辺の歌 [Song Of The Seashore] {Tamezō Narita} (6:28) 

Total Time: 65:16 

Credits:
Producer - Hiroyuki Okano
Artist Management, Co-producer - Haruki Naoi
Recording Engineer - Bryan Smith
Assistant Recording Engineer - Sheldon Yellowhair
Mixing Engineer - Toshiyasu Shiozawa
Assistant Mixing Engineer - Masumi Iwata
Mastering Engineer - Hiroshi Sato
Art Direction, Design - Ikkun Hagi
Inner Editor - Hiroshi Ajimoto
Photography - Nicci Keller 

Groovin' High

Various Artists - The History Of Chess Jazz (1996)

History of Chess Jazz is a double-disc set featuring highlights from the label's overlooked jazz catalog. Among the artists included are Kenny Burrell, Woody Herman, Ramsey Lewis, Etta James, Ahmad Jamal, and Zoot Sims. Jazz wasn't one of Chess' strong points, but there is plenty of fine music here, making it a worthwhile sampler. ~ by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. 

Chess Records, GRD-2-812, 1996
Recorded May, 1950 - April, 1967 

Tracklist: 

CD1:
01. Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana {Buddy Bernier, Nat Simon} (9:31)
02. Sonny Stitt, Bennie Green - My Main Man {Bennie Green, Sonny Stitt} (5:59)
03. Red Rodney - Shaw 'Nuff {Ray Brown, Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie} (6:36)
04. The Jazztet - Killer Joe (Benny Golson} (4:14)
05. Zoot Sims - The Man I Love {George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin} (5:16)
06. Roland Kirk - Soul Station {Rahsaan Roland Kirk} (5:28)
07. James Moody, Eddie Jefferson - Parker's Mood {Eddie Jefferson, Charlie Parker} (3:24)
08. Woody Herman - Keep On Keepin' On {Richard Evans} (4:19)
09. Ray Bryant - Gotta Travel On {Paul Clayton, Larry Ehrlich, Dave Lazer, Tom Six} (4:24)
10. Benny Goodman - Benny Rides Again {Eddie Sauter} (4:33)
11. John Klemmer - My Love Has Butterfly Wings {John Klemmer} (3:53)
12. Etta James - At Last {Mack Gordon, Harry Warren} (3:00)
13. Ramsey Lewis - The "In" Crowd {Billy Page} (5:50) 

Time: 66:32 

CD2:
01. Barry Harris - Ornithology {Benny Harris, Charlie Parker} (3:32)
02. James Moody - Last Train From Overbrook {James Moody} (3:03)
03. Gene Ammons - My Foolish Heart {Ned Washington, Victor Young} (2:48)
04. Lorez Alexandria - Baltimore Oriole {Hoagy Carmichael, Paul Francis Webster} (3:11)
05. Oliver Nelson - A Bientot {Billy Taylor} (3:48)
06. Yusef Lateef - Morning [Excerpt] {Yusef Lateef, Sandy Owen} (3:14)
07. Odell Brown - Mellow Yellow {Donovan} (5:28)
08. Art Farmer - Tonk {Ray Bryant} (3:05)
09. Illinois Jacquet - You're My Thrill {Jay Gorney, Burton Lane, Ned Washington} (3:50)
10. Howard McGhee - House Warnin' {Marshall Pau, Paul Winley} (2:31)
11. Chubby Jackson - Tiny's Blues {Al Cohn, Tiny Kahn} (5:01)
12. Clark Terry - Candy {Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney} (2:23)
13. Benny Golson - The Touch {Benny Golson} (5:19)
14. Kenny Burrell - Silent Night {Franz Gruber, Joseph Mohr} (2:35) 

Time: 49:54 

Total Time: 01:56:26

James Moody - Cookin' The Blues (1961) [vinyl>flac]

The genius of Moody! It's an album like this that you need to prove to your friends that Moody was way more than a simple bopper. The set was recorded live in San Francisco in 1961, and it's got a hip mix of soul jazz, filtered through some modernist ideals, all played by a great little group that includes Bernard McKinny on trombone, Howard McGhee on trumpet, Musa Kaleem on baritone, and Sonny Donaldson on piano. Eddie Jefferson sits in for 2 numbers - "Disappointed" and "Sister Sadie" - and other tracks include "One For Nat", "Bunny Boo", "Moody Flooty", and "Home Fries". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

“Cookin’ the Blues”, features his septet recorded live at the Jazz Workshop in June 1961, during his tour on the West Coast. Moody, wonderfully relaxed and in good form, fronts a band (with trumpeter Howard McGhee in his come back to the coast) offering inspired performances and more musical content than groups with a bigger name. Eddie Jefferson was also was one of the moving forces behind the whole show, with his humorous, and happily frantic singing. ~ Fresh Sound Records.

This album was recorded live in San Francisco and the band sound on good form with well worked and, most likely, well-rehearsed ensembles. The opening blues, The Jazz Twist, has Moody playing alto although he sounds equally at home on this or tenor sax. These are very well cooked blues and Moody is on sparkling form on both this and the studio set that follows. He digs into the blues on the opening selection and again on Bunny Boo, measuring his solo phrasing carefully as the rhythm section pulses along beside him. Moody Flooty has the leader showing how well he can perform on flute, his tone strong and his ideas forming unimpeded. The rhythm section plays well throughout. Arnold Enlow, who is aka Buddy on some discs, is steady on all selections. Moody is the only soloist but the group sound overall, is impressive. ~ Derek Ansell (Jazz Journal, March 2015)

“Cookin’ the Blues” finds Moody with a medium sized group which includes trumpeter Howard McGhee unfortunately none of the group get to solo except pianist Sonny Donaldson. Moody plays alto, tenor and flute, on alto he displays his debt to Parker but on tenor and flute he is more his own man. This is a live recording and may have been exciting in person but this does not transfer to the recording. Apart from “It Might As Well Be Spring” all the compositions are originals and includes to vocals by Eddie Jefferson in his vocalese style. ~ Roy Booth, Jazz Views.

Argo/Cadet Records, LPS-756, 1965

Recorded at the Jazz Workshop, San Francisco, 1961

Musicians:

James Moody - Tenor & Alto Saxophones, Flute (#A4)

Howard McGhee - Trumpet

Bernard McKinney - Trombone

Musa Kalleem - Baritone Saxophone

Sonny Donaldson - Piano

Steve Davis - Bass

Arnold Enlow - Drums

Eddie Jefferson - Vocals (#B2,B3)

Track Listing:

A1. The Jazz Twist {James Moody} (6:36)

A2. One For Nat {Gene Kee} (5:53)

A3. Bunny Boo {James Moody} (5:32)

A4. Moody Flooty {James Moody} (4:16)

B1. It Might As Well Be Spring {Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II} (5:55)

B2. Disappointed {Eddie Jefferson} (2:10)

B3. Sister Sadie {Horace Silver} (2:50)

B4. Little Buck {James Moody} (2:12)

B5. Home Fries {Gene Kee} (6:17)

Credits:

Supervisor, Producer - Jack Tracy

Sound Engineer - Paul Gayten

Photography [Cover] - Don S. Bronstein

Design - Michael Reid Design

Liner Notes - Ira Gitler

James Moody - Hey! It's James Moody (1959) [vinyl>flac]

It remains remarkable, how fresh James Moody sounds, even when some of the arrangements show their age. Indeed, some of these tracks have passed into jazz lore, including "Last Train from Overbrook (the salute to Moody's return to the scene) with Eddie Jefferson's ebullient vocal. The leader excels on tenor, but his full-bodied, soulful and technically sure flute playing deserves special mention. He shines on a languid "Indian Summer that is far too short, and "Trouble In De Lowlands finds him appropriately mournful. "Tali is a bit too precious, but Moody almost salvages it with a far-too-short swinging segment. On tenor, Moody soulfully explores "Don't Blame Me, taking his time to build a compelling solo. On "Woody'N You (aka "Algo Bueno), Dizzy Gillespie's tribute to Woody Herman, he soars again on tenor, using fragments of the melody to launch segments of blowing choruses. His tenor playing, individualised with gruff, acidic traces, is always compelling. This release is a snapshot of James Moody's output from the late '50s. Here and there it can sound a bit dated, however Moody's warm, passionate, focused voice, however, stands out. Whether in the studio or in the band box, he was then - and remains now - exciting, soulful and expressive. ~ extracts from review by Andrew Rowan, allaboutjazz.com

Argo Records, LP-666, 1960

Recorded 29^th December, 1959 at Ter-Mar Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois

Musicians:

James Moody - Tenor Saxophone (#A1,A3-A5,B2,B3), Flute (#A2,B1,B4,B5)

Johnny Gray - Guitar

Eldee Young - Bass

Clarence Johnson - Drums

Eddie Jefferson - Vocals (#A4,B4)

Track Listing:

A1. Stella By Starlight {Victor Young, Ned Washington} (3:05)

A2. Indian Summer {Al Dubin, Victor Herbert} (2:36)

A3. Don't Blame Me {Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields} (4:28)

A4. Last Train From Overbrook {James Moody} (2:32)

A5. Please Say Yes {Tom McIntosh} (3:58)

B1. Blue Jubilee {Tom McIntosh} (6:15)

B2. Woody'N You {Dizzy Gillespie} (3:12)

B3. Trouble In De Lowlands {James Moody} (2:23)

B4. Summertime {George Gershwin} (2:29)

B5. Tali {Tom McIntosh} (2:48)

Credits:

Supervision - Jack Tracy

Recording Engineer - Ron Malo

Cover Photo - Chuck Stewart

Cover Design - Don Bronstein

Liner Notes - Leonard Feather

Sahib Shihab, James Moody, Jeremy Steig & Chris Hinze - Flute Summit

Credits

• Bass – John Lee (3)
• Congas, Percussion – Ivanir "Mandrake" Do Nascimento*
• Drums – Aldo Romano
• Engineer – Norbert Klövekorn
• Flute – Chris Hinze, James Moody, Jeremy Steig, Sahib Shihab
• Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Joachim Kühn
• Producer – Joachim E. Berendt*

Notes

Recorded live in two concerts Oct. 20/21, 1973
Stereo situation: Hinze left - Shihab half-left - Moody half-right - Steig right

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

Dizzy Gillespie 1960 - 63

I know that many of you are looking at this post with great excitement, can't say I blame you!  These wonderful gems have been provided by our friend and Crypt brother - Tom Ryan.  For some of you, this will be an introduction to Tom's work which is exactly why I chose these sides.  Many of us are privvy to Mr. Ryan's great contributions, but for the rest of you, I have decided to start rolling out some of his amazing efforts.

These albums are all killer, no filler.  These were Diz' working bands at the time, and they were rock solid.  Superb music, executed by one of jazz' finest sons.  I want to assure you that none of these LPs have any of the corniness which began to creep into his later albums.  My personal favorite would have to be 'Something Old, Something New'.

Let's make sure we thank Tom for these and keep your eyes peeled for more of his great vinyl transfers!!  Enjoy!!

_________________________________________________________________________

Something Old, Something New

1963

Philips

Vinyl Rip + Front & Back Covers

FLAC

1.  Bebop

2.  Good Bait

3.  Medley:  I can't Get Started / 'Round Midnight

4.  Dizzy's Atmosphere

5.  November Afternoon

6.  This Lovely Feeling

7.  The Day After

8.  Cup Bearers   

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet;  James Moody, tenor and alto sax, flute; Kenny Barron, piano;  Chris White, bass;  Rudy Collins, drums

______________________________________________________________________

The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie

1960

Verve MG V-8328

Vinyl Rip + Front & Back Covers

FLAC

1.  Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac

2.  Always

3.  Willow Weep For Me

4.  Ungawa

5.  Lorraine

6.  Girl Of My Dreams

7.  Constatinople

8.  The Umbrella Man

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet;  Junior Mance, piano;  Leslie  Spann, flute and guitar;  

Sam Jones, bass;  Lex Humphries, drums;  Francisco "Chino" Pozo, conga drums

_______________________________________________________________________

New Wave!
1962
Philips PHM 200-070
Vinyl Rip + Front & Back Covers
FLAC

1. In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town
2. Careless Love
3. Chega De Saudade (No More Blues-Part II)
4. Taboo
5. Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
6. One Note Samba
7. Morning Of The Carnival (Theme From Black Orpheus)
8. Pergunte Ao Joao (Ask John)


Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Leo Wright, alto saxophone & flute; Lolo Schifrin, piano;
Chris White, bass; Rudy Collins, drums; Bola Sete, guitar; Jose Paula, guitar & Tambourine;
Carmen Costa, cabasa, Charlie Ventura, tenor and bass saxophone

Tubby Hayes - Return Visit! 1962

A recovery from the Crypt but with a different review and in FLAC.

Tubby Hayes - Return Visit! 1962
Fontana, 1962


1. Afternoon In Paris 5:46
2. I See My Third "I" 9:27
3. Lady "E" 3:15
4. Stitt's Tune 9:51
5. Medley: If I Had You; Alone Together; For Heaven's Sake 7:24

 Tubby Hayes tenor sax, vibes; Roland Kirk tenor sax, manzello, flute, nose flute, stritch; Jimmy Gloomy tenor sax, flute; Walter Bishop Jr. piano; Sam Jones bass; Louis Hayes drums


"A Saturday morning in June 1962 and Tubby Hayes arrives at the recording studio on West 48th Street in New York City. A session has been slated for later that day with a pick-up group. None of the group has been aware of the date until the night before. One by one they wander in. All have been playing spots in various clubs until the early hours. Introductions are made. One member wonders who Tubby Hayes is, asks if he's a rock `n' roll singer. This is Jimmy Gloomy, not his real name, as he probably shouldn't be there at all - contractual reasons. Memories of Louis Armstrong: "It wasn't me, sir. I won't do it again".

Midday arrives and producer Quincy Jones suggests maybe they get started. But what to play? They don't have a play list, have never rehearsed. Apart from pianist Walter Bishop Jnr, Tubbs has never met any of them. Quincy suggests they warm up with a blues, and they choose `Stitt's Tune`, the theme of Tubb's old band The Jazz Couriers - Tubbs and Gloomy on tenor sax, Roland Kirk providing counter melody on manzello and stritch, his customary hybrid horns. Next it's a minor blues - a Kirk original `I See With My Third "I"', then a ballad medley, including `Alone Together', one of Tubbs' favourites. Next Tubbs switches to vibes for `Afternoon In Paris', with solos from Kirk and Gloomy on tenors and Bishop on piano, and an unrehearsed coda from one-man brass section Kirk on tenor, manzello and stritch. They round off the session with another Kirk original `Lady "E"', with Tubbs still on vibes and Kirk on flute. And then they're through. Just time for bassist and drummer Sam Jones and Louis Hayes to get to Birdland and Kirk to the Five Spot for their first sets, and for Tubbs to return to the UK. In the space of just a few short hours they've recorded an exciting and memorable jazz album. That's how it was and them were the days."
By David Baxter.

Newport in NY '72, The Jam Sessions, vols 3 & 4

Newport in NY '72, The Jam Sessions, vols 3 & 4
Cobblestone 1973

Volume 3: Radio City Music Hall July 6
1) Perdido
2) Misty
3) Now's the Time

Joe Newman, Nat Adderley trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Budd Johnson tenor sax; Tyree Glenn trombone; Gerry Mulligan baritone sax; Jaki Byard piano; Chubby Jackson bass; Elvin Jones drums

Volume 4: Radio City Music Hall (side A July 6, side B July 3)

1) Blue N' Boogie

Clark Terry & Howard McGhee trumpet; Sonny Stitt & Dexter Gordon tenor sax; Gary Burton vibes; Jimmy Smith organ, George Duke piano; Al McKibbon bass; Art Blakey drums

2) So What

Harry 'Sweets' Edison trumpet; James Moody, Flip Phillips, Zoot Sims & Dexter Gordon tenor sax; Roland Kirk tenor sax, manzello, stritch, whistle; Kai Winding trombone, Chuck Wayne guitar, Herbie Hancock piano; Larry Ridley bass; Tony Williams drums

This may well be the best side out of all six LP's - Kirk's solo is jaw dropping!