Shirley Scott - Drag 'Em Out (1963) [re-rip]

And Drag 'Em Out she does - on this, one of Shirley's best albums for Prestige! The set really cooks on side one – which is an extended album-side jam called "Drag Em Out", played by Shirley on organ, with Roy Brooks on drums and Major Holley on bass. This sort of long open track is quite different than Shirley's other recordings, and she really rises to meet the challenge. Side two is more standard stuff - 3 tunes, with titles that include "The Song Is Ended", "Out Of It", and "The Second Time Around". © Dusty Groove America, Inc.

Prestige Records, PR 7305, 1964

Recorded 27^th May, 1963 At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Personnel:

Shirley Scott - Organ

Major Holley - Bass

Roy Brooks - Drums

Tracks:

A. Drag 'Em Out {Shirley Scott} (15:46)

B1. The Second Time Around {Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen} (4:41)

B2. Out Of It {Shirley Scott} (3:39)

B3. The Song Is Ended {Irving Berlin} (6:36)

Credits:

Supervision - Ozzie Cadena

Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Photo - Jim Marshall
Design - Don Schlitten

Liner Notes - John D. Moore, Nov. 1963

Dicky Wells - Trombone Four-In-Hand

This is the second album that Wells recorded for Felsted, and the finer of the two in my opinion.  Lots more of what the people want - soloing and super killin ensemble work.  There are four trombone players on this date, so if you're not down with that nasally a-tonal sound, this album may not be for you.  That said, Skip Hall and the guitarists, Burrell/Barksdale, do a great job to counter the 'bone dominance.

Once again this comes from my Felsted boxset and is in FLAC.  If you are just joining us please check out the previous posts here.  Enjoy!!






Felsted FAJ7009
1959

Vic Dickenson, George Matthews, Benny Morton, Dicky Wells (trombone) Skip Hall (piano, organ) Kenny Burrell (guitar) Everett Barksdale (bass) Herbie Lovelle (drums)

NYC, April 21, 1959

Blue Moon
Air Lift
It's All Over Now
Wine-O Junction

Barksdale plays (guitar). Major Holley (bass) replaces Burrell

NYC, probably April 22, 1959

Heavy Duty
Short,Tall, Fat, Small
Girl Hunt

Dicky Wells - Bones For The King

What can I say??!??  This album is a must have for anyone who considers themself a mainstream fan.  A wonderful, swaggering swing topped with relaxed and inspired solos.  Lots of fun vocals.  Jazz at its finest.  As promised, the Felsteds kept-a-rollin.  Taken from the Felsted Mainstream Jazz Series boxset, remastered in 24 bit, ripped to FLAC... enjoy!!!

Felsted FAJ 7006
1958

Buck Clayton (trumpet) Dicky Wells (trombone) Rudy Rutherford (clarinet, baritone saxophone) Buddy Tate (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone) Skip Hall (piano) Everett Barksdale (guitar) Major Holley (bass) Jo Jones (drums)

• Hello Smack! 
• Come And Get It 
• Stan's Dance

Vic Dickenson, George Matthews, Benny Morton, Dicky Wells (trombone) Skip Hall (piano) Major Holley (bass) Jo Jones (drums)

• Bones For The King 
• Sweet Daddy Spo-de-o 
• You Took My Hear