I'm really feeling jazz these days...
Dusted off some old Blue Note albums this weekend.
First, Elvin Jones' Live at the Lighthouse from 1972. This album is a great jam session. It's late for the Bop Era but retains many qualities associated with Bop. It's much more free form or avant-garde.
Besides Jones, who is always on time, there is a great crew of players. Each has time to stretch out on their own and they all produce. Dave Liebman has some exceptional moments on tenor and Gene Perla has a sweet rambling bass throughout. Well worth checking out if you're in a jazz mood.
Also, been jamming on Hank Mobley's Workout from 1961. This album totally grooves. One of my favorite drummers, Philly Joe Jones from Miles Davis' group, keeps the pace and the soulful guitar of Grant Green provides the vibe. Along with Wynton Kelly's piano and Paul Chambers' bass, this young group lead by Hank Mobley's impressive tenor sax steams through 45 minutes of great Hard Bop jazz! This is an essential recording.
Music is my nectar.
- Bert says:
- Music is life. It has taught me so much about the history of the United States and about myself. It gets me up in the morning and puts me to sleep at night.
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