Showing posts with label Seldon Powell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seldon Powell. Show all posts

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Frank Wess, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell - The Spirit Of Charlie Parker (1958)

'The Spirit of Charlie Parker' is an atmospheric album that examines four Charlie Parker tunes; beautifully arranged by Billy van Planck and engineered by none other than the great late Rudy van Gelder. The musicians on this LP comprise of three flutists: Frank Wess, Bobby Jaspar, Seldon Powell, one trombonist Frank Rehak, and a crack rhythm section with the amazing pianist and vibist Eddie Costa together with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Bobby Donaldson. In all four great Bird tunes are showcased with great finesse, Enjoy!

 

World Wide Records, MGS-20003, 1958
Recorded 27th March, 1958 At Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey 

Musicians:
Frank Wess - Flute
Bobby Jaspar - Flute, Clarinet
Seldon Powell - Flute, Tenor Saxophone
Frank Rehak - Trombone
Eddie Costa - Piano, Vibraphone
George Duvivier - Bass
Bobby Donaldson - Drums
Billy Ver Planck - Arranger 

Tracks:
A1. Parker's Mood (5:58)
A2. Marmaduke (9:38)
B1. Now's The Time (8:07)
B2. Ah Leu-Cha (7:52) 

All Compositions by Charlie Parker

Total Time: 31:35

Credits:
Supervisor - Ozzie Cadena
Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Photography - Hank Schneider
Design [Album] - Levy A. Agency
Liner Notes - H. Alan Stein

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers - Jungle Fire! (1970)

Henry “Pucho” Brown, and his Latin Soul Brothers continue in the vein of their previous albums, exploring elements of jazz, Latin music, soul, and funk. What sets this LP apart from its predecessors is the interpretation of three Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong tunes. Both writer and lyricist are renowned for their contribution to the Motown Sound and of the late-1960s subgenre of psychedelic soul. The remaining two tracks are penned by Sonny Phillips, an organist, composer and noted soul jazz giant; also, a featured musician and leader on a number of other Prestige LPs. Apart from the great songwriting the album is boosted by the inclusion of saxophonist Seldon Powell, guitarist Billy Butler and as a regular electric pianist Neal Creque, adds his own magical touch. Of course, the Latin beats would not come to much if Pucho & his Latin Soul Brothers didn’t insurmountably fuse into each of the tunes their intoxicating rhythms. In the end another fine and entertaining album, enjoy!

Prestige Records, PRST 7765, 1970
Beat Goes Public, BGPD 1049, 1992
Recorded 12th January, 1970 At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Musicians:
Pucho - Timbales
Al Pazant - Trumpet
Seldon Powell - Tenor Saxophone, Saxophone [Varitone], Flute
Eddie Pazant - Tenor Saxophone
Earl Neal Creque - Electric Piano
Billy Bivins - Vibraphone, Percussion
Billy Butler - Guitar
Seaborn Westbrook - Bass [Fender]
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie - Drums
Joe Armstrong - Congas
Norberto Appellaniz - Bongos

Tracks:
A1. Friendship Train {Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong} (5:10)
A2. Got Myself A Good Man {Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong} (5:48)
A3. The Spokerman {Sonny Phillips} (5:15)
B1. Cloud 9 {Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong} (8:59)
B2. Jamilah {Sonny Phillips} (6:17)

Total Time: 31:29

Credits:
Producer - Bob Porter
Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Design - Don Schlitten
Photo - H. Armstrong Roberts

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Nat Adderley - Calling Out Loud (1969) [re-rip]


A pretty great little album from Nat - recorded with arrangements by Bill Fischer, who gives the record a tightly compressed big band sound that's perfect for Nat's sharp funky horn! The album's not exactly "funk", but there's plenty of it in the mix - as lead horn grooves around nicely, while Joe Zawinul plays electric piano, and Leo Morris (aka Idris Muhammad) plays drums. Titles include "Biafra", "Haifa", "St M", "Grey Moss", and "Calling Out Loud". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

For this album Adderley composes the majority of the tunes and sets about laying down some impeccably beautiful solos on his chosen instrument the cornet. In addition, he surrounds himself with some of the usual session men of the time such as Ron Carter, Leo Morris, Joe Zawinul, Jerome Richardson and Hubert Laws. The interplay of the Idris & Ron and Nat & Joe pairings takes this album to some special places as it hits some real highs, with Nat's cornet leading the way. Zawinul sets up some nice solos on both Biafra and the following tune Haifa. Carter gets into stride with a loud bass line in parts of Grey Moss. The highlight is the swinging Soul-Jazz of Comin' Out The Shadows with some good soloing. The title track is a touch slower but showcases Zawinul’s biting tones on his electric piano. Of merit are the compositions written and arranged by Bill Fischer; St. M, Nobody Knows and shared with Nat Calling Out Loud. Nat’s playing on Nobody Knows is just perfect. Of equal value are Joe Zawinul’s two tunes; Grey Moss & Ivan's Holiday.

The real issue in preparing this rip is that it is assembled as a suite with a series of transitional mini-movements joining the tunes together. With my first post I carefully spliced the two sides into individual tracks that I believe worked. However, when revisiting this gem I decided to leave well alone and upload just as Side A and Side B, Enjoy!

A&M/CTI Records (Japan), C25Y3819, 1986
Recorded 19th, 21st November & 4th December, 1968
At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Personnel:
Nat Adderley - Cornet
Joe Zawinul - Electric Piano
Hubert Laws - Flute, Piccolo Flute
Jerome Richardson - Saxophone
Seldon Powell - Saxophone
George Marge - Clarinet, English Horn, Saxophone (#A1)
Paul Ingraham - French Horn
Donald MacCourt - Bassoon
Romeo Penque - Bass Clarinet
Danny Bank - Saxophone (#A1)
Jerry Dodgion - Saxophone (#A1)
Richard Henderson - Saxophone (#A1)
Ron Carter - Bass
Leo Morris - Drums

Tracklist:

Side A: [18:46]
1. Biafra {Nat Adderley} (6:34)
2. Haifa {Nat Adderley} (4:59)
3. St. M {W. S. Fischer} (3:54)
4. Grey Moss {Joe Zawinul} (3:27)

Side B: [17:32]
1. Nobody Knows {W. S. Fischer} (6:11)
2. Comin' Out The Shadows {Nat Adderley} (4:58)
3. Ivan's Holiday {Joe Zawinul} (3:11)
4. Calling Out Loud {Nat Adderley, W. S. Fischer} (3:17)

Credits:
Producer - Creed Taylor
Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Arranger & Conductor - Bill Fischer
Cover Photo - Pete Turner
Cover Design - Sam Antupit

Note:
Original rip is still active, check link in comments.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Robin Kenyatta - Gypsy Man (1972) [vinyl]

Sweet electric funk from Robin Kenyatta - but a set with some slightly complicated moments too! The album's a bit like some of Yusef Lateef's more electric moments on Atlantic, although probably not as cerebral overall - and Robin plays a range of reeds, including alto, flute, and soprano sax - the last of which is the best fit for the record, as Kenyatta plays it with a nicely snakey sort of style! Most tracks have a strong mix of keyboards and guitar - the former played by either Larry Willis or Pat Rebillot, the latter by David Spinoza or Keith Loving. Stanley Clarke plays bass on most of the set, and there's definitely some of his influence going on here too - and one track features added vocals by Robin and Lalome Wahsburn. Deodato arranged a version of "Last Tango In Paris" - and other titles include "Gypsy Man", "Melodie Chinoise", "Werewolf", "Another Freight Train", "Seems So Long", and "Reflective Silence". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

Atlantic Records, SD 1633, 1973
Recorded & Mixed in September & October, 1972 at The Hit Factory, N.Y.

Personnel:
Robin Kenyatta - Soprano & Alto Saxes, Flute, Vocals
Al Deville - Trumpet (#B2)
Seldon Powell - Saxophone (#B2)
George Patterson - Saxophone (#B2)
Jack Philpot - Saxophone (#B2)
Larry Willis - Electric Piano
George Butcher - Piano, Organ
Pat Rebillot - Piano, Organ
Charles ‘Skip’ Pitts - Guitar [Wah Wah] (#A1)
David Spinozza - Guitar
Jimmy Wood - Guitar (#B2)
Keith Loving - Guitar
Stanley Clarke - Bass, Electric Bass
Ray Lucas - Drums (#A1)
Billy Cobham - Drums
Charles Collins - Drums
Rick Marotta - Drums
Ralph MacDonald - Percussion
Don Belamy - Vocals (#A1)
Lalome Washburn - Vocals

Tracks:
A1. Last Tango In Paris (Gato Barbieri} (4:49)
A2. Another Freight Train {Robin Kenyatta} (3:36)
A3. Werewolf {Robert W. McPherson} (4:26)
A4. Reflective Silence {Robin Kenyatta} (5:19)
B1. Seems So Long {Stevie Wonder} (3:52)
B2. Gypsy Man {Robin Kenyatta} (5:22)
B3. Melodie Chinoise {Robin Kenyatta} (5:45)
B4. I've Got Dreams To Remember {Otis Redding, Zelma Redding} (6:16)

Credits:
Producer - Michael Cuscuna
Recording Engineer - Harry Maslin
Arranger - Eumir Deodato (#A1), Robin Kenyatta (#A2,A4-B4), Robert W. McPherson (#A3)
Photography [Backliner] - Penny Scherr
Photography [Cover] - Joel Brodsky
Design - Haig Adishian

Monday, May 14, 2018

Billy Butler - Guitar Soul! (1969) [re-rip>flac]

If you haven't heard Billy Butler before this, you're due for a welcome surprise. On the other hand, if you've checked out Billy’s first Prestige LP This Is Billy Butler! (Prestige 7622) or remember his work with Bill Doggett's combo, then you already know that he's just about the best all-around guitarist going. The first thing about Billy's music that's likely to get to you is the rich, deep tone he produces on every member of the guitar family he plays. Interestingly, that sound is matched almost exactly by the warm, masculine baritone of his speaking voice. Of course, when you're talking about sound you can't neglect the unique "singing sound" which is becoming Billy's trademark. He politely declined when I asked him if he cared to reveal the method he uses to make the guitar sound like a swinging violin - after all, when you've got something good that's all your own you don't broadcast trade secrets. Still, he did explain that it involves careful co-ordination between the volume control and picking. You can hear the results all through 'Honky Tonk' and as occasional spice on other tracks. After sound, there’s the matter of swing and ideas, and here too Billy is right on top. His time has the mellow maturity that can only come from experience, and, to quote from my review of his first album, he has the ability to construct long, graceful melodies which resolve with an all’s-right-with-the-world equilibrium. You might say that there's something for everyone on this LP, but I prefer to think that everyone will dig all of it. And, if there's an annual award for the Noblest Deed By A Record Company. I nominate Prestige for turning the spotlight on Billy Butler. Albums like this are going to keep him there. ~ Extract from Liner Notes by Larry Kart (November, 1969).

Prestige Records, PRST 7734, 1969
Recorded 22nd September, 1969 At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Musicians:
Billy Butler - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classic Guitar, Vocals (#A1)
Seldon Powell - Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Varitone
Sonny Phillips - Organ
Bob Bushnell - Electric Bass
Specs Powell - Drums

Tracks:
A1. Blow For The Blessing {Billy Butler, Charles Black} (9:28)
A2. Golden Earrings {Ray Evans, Jay Livingston, Victor Young} (4:04)
A3. The Thumb {Wes Montgomery} (4:18)
B1. Honky Tonk {Bill Doggett, Billy Butler, Clifford Scott, Shep Shepherd} (5:46)
B2. B & B Calypso {Bob Bushnell} (3:03)
B3. Seven Come Eleven {Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian} (5:43)
B4. Autumn Nocturne; You Go To My Head {Josef Myrow, Kim Gannon; J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie} (3:28)

Credits:
Supervision - Bob Porter
Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Design, Photo - Don Schlitten
Liner Notes - Larry Kart

Saturday, February 17, 2018

David "Fathead" Newman - The Many Facets Of David Newman (1969) [re-rip]

This set along with "Bigger & Better" from 1968 'are among tenor-saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman's more commercial efforts. The Many Facets of David Newman is less poppish and more blues-oriented with the lengthy "Children of Abraham" showing some passion.' According to Mr. Yanow he states that 'overall the material is rather weak and has not aged very well. Skip this set in favor of Newman's more recent efforts.' However, I am not sure he truly listened to this album. Even though he did make mention of "Children of Abraham" there is still some great playing and artistry going down across many other tunes found on this LP. Listen with an open mind and judge for yourselves. Enjoy!

Atlantic Records, SD 1524, 1969
Recorded 7/03/68 (#A2,B2,B3); 2/12/68 (#A1,B1); 3/12/68 (#A3);
4/12/68 (#B4) and 11/2/69 (#A4) in New York City

Personnel:
David "Fathead" Newman - Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Flute
Seldon Powell - Tenor Saxophone
Haywood Henry, Jerome Richardson - Baritone Saxophone
Melvin Lastie, Joe Newman, Jimmy Owens, Ernie Royal - Trumpet
Bennie Powell - Trombone
Paul Ingram, Julius Watkins - French Horn
Jack Knitzer - Oboe
Gene Orloff, Emanuel Green, Leo Kruczek, Richard Elias, Leo Kahn - Violin
Selwart Clarke, Alfred Brown - Viola
Kermit Moore - Cello
Joe Zawinul, George Stubbs - Piano
Billy Butler, Eric Gale - Guitar
Richard Davis, Ron Carter - Acoustic Bass
Chuck Rainey - Electric Bass
Bernard Purdie, Bruno Carr - Drums
Omar Clay - Percussion

Tracks:
A1. Shiloh {David "Fathead" Newman} (4:29)
A2. We're A Winner {Curtis Mayfield} (3:06)
A3. Children Of Abraham {William Fischer} (10:06)
A4. Headstart {David "Fathead" Newman} (2:53)
B1. Chained No More {David "Fathead" Newman} (6:23)
B2. The Funky Way To Treat Somebody {Calvin Arnold} (3:05)
B3. Sylvia {Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy} (3:17)
B4. That's All {Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes} (6:11)

Credits:
Producer - Joel Dorn
Recording Engineer - Adrian Barber, Bruce Tergesen, William Arlt
Arranger - Arif Mardin (#A2,B2,B3), David "Fathead" Newman (#A1,A4), William Fischer (#A3,B1,B4)

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Pat Bowie - Out Of Sight! (1965) [re-rip]

This LP is the first of two albums that Pat Bowie ever made. It was released on Prestige Records in 1965 and features a mighty line-up of jazz artists including: Seldon Powell on Tenor Sax & Flute; Guitarist Kenny Burrell; Ray Bryant on Piano; Milt Hinton on bass and drummer Osie Johnson. Pat performs a broad and vivid selection of tunes and the players get ample opportunity to showcase their talents whilst supporting her dynamic range of soulful vocalisations. Overall a lovely record; it's such a pity she didn't maintain her momentum and evolve her skills beyond just familiar ballads and standards, who knows how celebrated she could have become. Enjoy!

Prestige Records, PR 7385, 1965
Recorded 23rd, 26th & 27th October, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Personnel:
Pat Bowie - Vocals
Seldon Powell - Tenor Saxophone, Flute
Kenny Burrell - Guitar
Ray Bryant - Piano
Milt Hinton - Bass
Osie Johnson - Drums

Track Listing:
A1. Get Out Of Town {Cole Porter} (1:59)
A2. Lilac Wine {James H. Shelton} (5:05)
A3. Don't Cha Go 'Way Mad {Al Stillman, Illinois Jacquet, James J. Munday} (2:30)
A4. Will I Find My Love Today {Alex Fogarty, Sydney Shaw} (4:02)
A5. Joey, Joey, Joey {Frank Loesser} (3:05)
B1. Moon And Sand {Alec Wilder, Morty Palitz, William Engvick} (2:29)
B2. The Music That Makes Me Dance {Bob Merrill, Jule Styne} (2:57)
B3. What Is This Thing Called Love {Cole Porter} (3:18)
B4. I'm Afraid The Masquerade Is Over {Allie Wrubel, Herbert Magidson} (4:26)
B5. The Sounds Of The Night {Gerald Fried, Johnny Mercer} (3:08)
B6. I've Got Your Number {Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman} (2:46)

Credits:
Producer - Cal Lampley
Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Liner Notes - Jack McKinney (Jan. 1965)

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Cal Tjader - Soul Burst (1966) [vinyl>flac]

Already an incredible musical amalgam - Swedish-American, sideman to both Dave Brubeck and George Shearing, Latin-jazz pioneer - Cal Tjader's Soul Burst on the scene with unprecedented excitement in 1966. More jazz-oriented than his Soul Sauce, utilizing repertoire from Clare Fischer, Dizzy Gillespie, and Kurt Weill (and Oliver Nelson arrangements), this record features three jazz flutists, a young Chick Corea, and terrific Latin percussionists, including Patato Valdes.

Very groovy! This is one of Cal's great Verve sides from the 60's! As with most of Cal's best, the grooves are a mix of jazz vibes and Latin rhythms – and the whole session's arranged by Oliver Nelson with impeccable skill. Players include Chick Corea, Atilla Zoller, Richard Davis – and a host of Latin percussionists like Patato Valdez, Jose Mangual, and Victor Pantoja. Titles include "Descarga Cubana", "Morning", "Oran", "Curacao", and "Chuchy Frito Man". Very nice! © Dusty Groove, Inc.

You will find Soul Burst an album containing the magnetism of the fresh, colorful, sensitive, and thoroughly dynamic and stimulating music of Cal Tjader - a lively synopsis of the history and development of North American improvisational concepts and Afro-cuban percussion. ~ Extract from Liner Notes by Herb Wong [KJAZ-FM, San Francisco]

Verve Records, V6-8637, 1966
Recorded 9th, 10th, 11th February, 1966 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Personnel:
Cal Tjader - Vibraphone
Jerry Dodgion, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson - Flute
Chick Corea - Piano
Atilla Zoller - Guitar
Richard Davis, Bobby Roriguez - Bass
Carlos "Patato" Valdez - Conga, Vocals
Jose Mangual - Timbales
Victor Pantoja - Percussion

Track Listing:
A1. Cuchy Frito Man {Ray Rivera, Vin Roddie} (2:21)
A2. Descarga Cubana {Osvaldo Estivill} (2:56)
A3. Soul Burst [Guajera] {Cal Tjader} (4:39)
A4. The Bilbao Song {Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht } (2:16)
A5. Manteca {Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo, Dizzy Gillespie} (6:34)
B1. It Didn't End [Nao Se Acabou] {João Donato} (3:55)
B2. My Ship {Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin} (3:01)
B3. Morning {Robert Cazimero, Clare Fischer} (2:57)
B4. Oran {Chick Corea} (3:59)
B5. Curacao {Cal Tjader} (6:16)

Credits:
Producer - Creed Taylor
Arranger - Chick Corea
Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Director of Engineering - Val Valentin
Cover Design - Acy Lehman
Cover Photograph - Bruce Friedle
Liner Notes - Herb Wong

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Lou Donaldson - Color As A Way Of Life (1977) [vinyl>flac]

Lou Donaldson made two Cotillion albums at the tail-end of the 70s; "Different Scene" and this one. Although not looked upon favourably Donaldson does not disappoint. He is joined by veteran horn players Ernie Royal and Seldon Powell, and just those guys alone bolster the album.

There are some sweet moments here despite the routine arrangements, sterile production and cut-rate roster, close to half of whom count this album as either their only credit or one of less than a handful. Except for drummer Jimmie Young most of the rhythm section were nobodies and both horn and string sections were split down the middle as far as seasoned session vet vs. unknowns is concerned. On the plus side, it's obvious a lot of these guys were going for broke and giving it their best shot, especially William Phipps on the rhodes (check out the sweet washes and nimble solos he sprinkles throughout) and A.C. Drummer on the guitar (this man loves the phased wah-wah sound for better or worse).

A couple cookers, a few ballads and a bit of funk make it worth the minimal fee but don't expect any revelations from Lou, who maintains his standard of techical excellence even though he tends to get buried in the busy arrangements or lost in the mix. Not essential by any means but it will have appeal for the more forgiving fans of LD and those of Jazz-Disco-Funk fusion in general. ~ soundological

Cotillion Records, SD 9915, 1977
Recorded December, 1976 at Groove Sound Studios, New York City

Personnel:
Lou Donaldson - Alto Saxophone
Ernie Royal - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
John Drew Kelly - Trombone, Bass Trombone
Paul G. Bogosian - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Seldon Powell - Flute, Baritone Saxophone
William Phipps - Fender Rhodes, Clavinet
A.C. Drummer, Jr. - Guitar
Jacob Hunter - Bass
Jimmie Young - Drums
Raphael Cruz - Percussion, Conga
Irving Spice - Violin
Elliott Rosoff - Violin
David Sackson - Violin
Louis Stone - Violin
Jacqueline Copeland - Vocals (#A3)

Track Listing:
A1. Too Much Too Explain {Al Broomfield} (4:15)
A2. Love For Sale {Cole Porter} (5:05)
A3. A Piece Of Your World {Al Broomfield} (4:33)
A4. Passion Fruit {Lou Donaldson, Johnny Brantley, Rick Willard} (4:04)
B1. [Comin' Thru] The Backdoor {Al Broomfield} (3:44)
B2. Ebb Tide {Carl Sigman, Robert Maxwell} (5:24)
B3. Maker's Dream {Lou Donaldson} (4:57)
B4. Walkin' Sally {Lou Donaldson} (4:47)

Credits:
Producer - John Brantley, Rick Willard
Arranger - Mike Goldberg
Engineer - Eddie Youngblood
Mastering - Dennis King (Atlantic Recording Studios)

Notes:
Mixed at Music Farm Studio, New York City

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Teri Thornton - Devil May Care

Is poppachubby a spoiled sport?!?  Hell nah!!

I have to work 12 hours today.  Can't enjoy my usual dose of Chitlins gospel - no church.  But that doesn't mean that I won't take the time to ensure my Crypt people don't have a stellar Sunday!!

Just quickly folks, this album is gonna blow you away.  Miss Thornton's voice is on par with the usual suspects of female jazz vocals.  She is backed by a small group chock full of stars...

...what more do you need?!?






This is the first (of three) long out of print recordings by Teri Thornton, finally available to the general public. It would not be a stretch to say she is perhaps the most talented, distinctive, clean, out-of-sight singer listeners have never heard....until now. Thornton's powerful, almost chilling voice compares favorably to the pristine tones and vibrato of Sarah Vaughan, the blues sassiness of Dinah Washington, and some of the more soulful refrains of Abbey Lincoln. Simply put, you have to hear her once to believe her. Whether on doleful ballads or raucous swingers, Thornton is totally confident and in control -- of her emotions and yours. From the best version of the Bob Dorough-written title track you are likely to hear, to the regretful ballad "My Old Flame" or the ultimate heart-melter "Left Alone," to an interesting arrangement on a pleading "What's Your Story, Morning Glory?," Thornton charges through the bar lines. Check her forcefulness on "Dancing in the Dark" and "I Feel a Song Coming On." Sometimes she purposefully staggers behind measures to grand effect. Every track is a showstopper, thanks to her uniquely soulful, drama-laden approach. Potent, unobtrusive horn charts feature legends like trumpeter Clark Terry, trombonist Britt Woodman, and saxophonists Earle Warren and Seldon Powell. The rhythm section of guitarist Freddie Green (half the tracks, Sam Herman on the others), pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Jimmy Cobb can do no wrong. Arranger par excellence Norman Simmons provided the perfect charts. This is an important document of a truly great jazz singer, and is essential in the collection of every serious aficionado. The only one regret is that it can't be given several handfuls of *****. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Riverside RLP 352
1961

New York, NY (12/23/1960/01/10/1961); Plaza Sound Studios,
New York, NY (12/23/1960/01/10/1961).

Teri Thornton (vocals); Norman Simmons (conductor, arranger);  Freddie Green, Sam Herman (guitar); Seldon Powell (saxophone); Earle Warren (alto saxophone); Clark Terry (trumpet, flugelhorn); Britt Woodman (trombone); Wynton Kelly (piano); Jimmy Cobb (drums)