WYNTON MARSALIS - Thick in the South : Soul Gestures in Southern Bles, Vol.1 (1988) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Wynton Marsalis' three-part Soul Gestures in Southern Blue (of which this CD is the final section) is a disappointment. None of the themes are particularly memorable and, although the individual solos are fine, not much really happens; overall it is a rather weird tribute to the blues. Actually, the main significance to this particular set is that the trumpeter had for the first time put together the nucleus to his septet. Although there was no trombonist yet, altoist Wessell Anderson, tenor saxophonist Todd Williams, bassist Reginald Veal, and drummer Herlin Riley were already in place while pianist Marcus Roberts was still a part of Marsalis' group. But musically this trilogy can be bypassed; get his more. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Harriet Tubman
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2     Elveen 12'13
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3     Thick in the South 10'15
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4     So This Is Jazz, Huh? 12'26
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5     L.C. on the Cut 13'28
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Credits :
Bass – Bob Hurst
Drums – Elvin Jones (pistas: 2, 5), Jeff Watts
Piano – Marcus Roberts
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Henderson
Trumpet – Wynton Marsalis