KENNY DORHAM — Kenny Dorham Quintet (1953- 1993) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Kenny Dorham's debut as a leader found the 29-year-old trumpeter more than ready to take control; unfortunately, he spent virtually his entire career in the shadows of other trumpeters (such as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, and Lee Morgan). This set was originally released by the Debut label as a six-song 10" LP, reissued with two alternate takes as a regular album, and then re-released during the CD era with two additional blues and another alternate take. The fine playing by the quintet (with Jimmy Heath on tenor and baritone, pianist Walter Bishop, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Kenny Clarke) is not watered down by the extra material. A special bonus is the fine arranging of Dorham for the ensemble, a much overlooked talent of a continually underrated musician. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 An Oscar For Oscar (Take 1) 2:46
Kenny Dorham
2 Ruby, My Dear (Take 2) 3:02
Thelonious Monk
3 Be My Love (Take 2) 3:32
Nicholas Brodszky / Sammy Cahn
4 Ruby, My Dear (Take 1) 3:04
Osie Johnson
5 Osmosis 2:40
Osie Johnson / Cole Porter
6 I Love You 3:51
Eddie DeLange / James Van Heusen
7 Darn That Dream (Take 1) 4:47
James Van Heusen / Thelonious Monk
8 Darn That Dream (Take 2) 4:51
James Van Heusen / Thelonious Monk
- Bonus Track -
9 I Love You (Take 2) 3:53
Cole Porter
10 Chicago Blues 2:50
Paul Biese
11 Lonesome Lover Blues 3:05
George Jackson / Jean Lenoir
Credits :
Kenny Dorham - trumpet, vocals (tracks: 10, 11)
Jimmy Heath - tenor,  baritone saxophone
Percy Heath - bass
Kenny Clarke - drums
Walter Bishop - piano