BILL COLEMAN – 1951-1952 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1339 (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Bill Coleman is woefully unsung in jazz circles, probably because he spent half his professional career as an expatriate American jazz musician living in Europe. An excellent swing trumpeter, Coleman had an affinity for the blues as well, and this collection of sides from 1951 and 1952 shows a wonderfully lyric player on such tracks as the opener, "Bing Bang Blues," and such classic standards as "Lester Leaps In," "Pennies From Heaven," and the two-part "St. Louis Blues." Coleman shows an affable and comfortable vocal style (although its good that he never set aside his horn) as well on a couple cuts here, the telling "The Blues Jumped and Got Me" and the set closer, the immortal "St. James Infirmary." Steve Leggett
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LUCKY THOMPSON - Lucky Thompson With Dave Pochonet All Stars (1956-2001) Jazz In Paris 73 / RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While visiting France in 1956, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson recorded over a dozen sessions within a span of just four months, with various groups put together by drummer Gerard "Dave" Pochonet. This CD reissue in Verve's Jazz in Paris series combines two different studio dates. Four tracks feature a septet with an unusual lineup that includes bass trombonist Charles Verstraete and baritone saxophonist Michel de Villers and a rhythm section anchored by pianist Martial Solal. The full group blends very well, with excellent solos by each member of the front line, though Thompson's quartet feature, "Lullaby of the Leaves," is marred somewhat by his squeaking reed. The remaining five selections are by a tentet that includes the entire septet, except Henri Renaud takes over on piano. Thompson's lush quartet treatment of "I Should Care" is the highlight of the latter date. The French musicians prove up to the task of working with the visiting American star on both dates, while Thompson is in top form throughout most of the two sessions. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Fascinating Blues:03
Jean-Pierre Sasson
2     I Should Care 4:17
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
3     One for the Boys and Us 7:09
Gerard Pochonet / Lucky Thompson
4     Home Free 5:07
Lucky Thompson
5     Bluebird Blues 3:57
Neal Hefti
6     Lullaby of the Leaves 4:00
Bernice Petkere / Joe Young
7     Easy Going 4:08
Lucky Thompson
8     Let's Try Again 6:30
Michel de Villers
9     Stewin' Up a Wig 3:54
Gerard Pochonet
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Michel de Villers (faixas: 2 to 5, 7)
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Jo Hrasko (faixas: 2 to 5, 7)
Baritone Saxophone – Marcel Hrasko, Michel de Villers
Bass Trombone – Charles Verstraete (faixas: 1, 6, 8, 9)
Double Bass – Benoit Quersin
Drums – Dave Pochonet
Guitar – Jean-Pierre Sasson
Piano – Henri Renaud (faixas: 2 to 5, 7), Martial Solal (faixas: 1, 6, 8, 9)
Producer – Frank Ténot
Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson
Trombone – Charles Verstraete (faixas: 2 to 5, 7)
Trumpet – Fernand Verstraete (faixas: 2 to 5, 7)
Notas
Recorded in Paris in 1956 on April 16 (1, 6, 8, 9) and May 11 (2-5, 7)