OLIVER NELSON — Verve Jazz Masters 48 (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 Considering that he was the equal of such heralded arrangers as Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, and Tadd Dameron, it's a shame Oliver Nelson has, for the most part, gone unsung. Maybe Nelson's eventual TV and film work tainted him in the eyes of critics and purists; but, then again, most jazz arrangers made that move, often out of sheer financial necessity -- and let's not scold them if it was simply a matter of wanting to expand their horizons. Before his Hollywood switch, though, Nelson used several '60s dates to not only display those pen skills, but to reveal his considerable saxophone chops (tenor, alto, and soprano!), as well. The fruits can be found on many dates for OJC, Impulse (the classic Blues and the Abstract Truth), and Verve. It's his work for the latter label that is nicely showcased on this collection. Covering the years 1962-1967 and culled to a large extent from his Full Nelson album and various Leonard Feather-sponsored releases, the 16 tracks here find Nelson at the helm of various big band lineups, plying his always swinging yet often complex and distinct sound. The mix contains a dazzling array of treats, including some of the most sophisticated jazz charts ("Patterns for Orchestra"), a taste of his later soundtrack work ("A Typical Day in New York"), beautiful ballads ("Penthouse Dawn"), and even some contemporary R&B-tinged fare ("Full Nelson"). Along with these and several other original pieces, Nelson also does fine by Ellington ("Paris Blues") and W.C. Handy ("St. Louis Blues"). And it's Joe Newman's fine solo on this last cut that ably demonstrates how Nelson, like Mingus, had a knack for bringing out the best in his players. With an all-star cast of players and plenty of fine sides to go, this Nelson roundup offers the perfect way to familiarize yourself with one of the great jazz architects of the '60s. Stephen Cook   Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA — Fantabulous (1964-2008) Serie Verve Originals | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

By the time Oliver Nelson and his big band had recorded Fantabulous in March of 1964 for Argo, the great composer, saxophonist, conductor, and arranger was a man about town in New York. He had released some truly classic dates of his own as a leader in smaller group forms -- Blues and the Abstract Truth and Full Nelson among them -- and had done arrangement work for everyone from Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Hodges, Nancy Wilson, Frank Wess, King Curtis, Etta Jones, Jimmy Smith, Jack Teagarden, Betty Carter, Billy Taylor, and Gene Ammons, to name more than a few. For Fantabulous, he took his working big band to Chicago for a gig sponsored by Daddy-O-Daylie, a famous local disc jockey. He had also worked with a number of the players on this date before, even recording an earlier version of the tune "Hobo Flats" that opens this set a year before on an album of the same name. Altoist Phil Woods, baritone roarer Jerome Richardson, trumpeters Snooky Young and Art Hoyle, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Grady Tate are a few of the names on Fantabulous. Nelson holds down the tenor chair, and Patti Bown is on piano with additional brass and reed players. Another Nelson original, "Post No Bills" features killer alto work from Woods, and a brief but smoking hot baritone break form Richardson on the same cut. This program is compelling in that it provides an excellent meld of all of Nelson's strengths-as an advanced, colorful harmonist who insisted on the hard swinging esthetic, as an excellent tenor saxophonist and a killer conductor. Another highlight is "Daylie's Double," (which bears a similarity to Nat Adderley's "Work Song"") named for the aforementioned DJ, with smoking tenor breaks from Nelson, and big fat soulful chord soloing from Bown. Likewise Billy Taylor's "A Bientot," it opens in true big brass Ellingtonian elegance, and unravels itself as a gorgeous bluesy ballad with echoes of "I Only Have Eyes for You" in its melody. The subtle shades of flute and twinned clarinet are a nice touch before the entire band arrives to carry it out on a big yet tenderly expressive lyric cloud. That said, there isn't a weak moment here, there isn't anything that doesn't captivate, delight, and even astonish, as in the smoking, striated harmonic bop head on "Three Plus One." It's almost amazing it took more than 20 years before this appeared on American shores on CD, but at last, here it is in excellent sound at a budget price as part of Verve's Originals series. This is for those who are fans who don't have it yet (and who are unwilling to pay high collector's fees for good vinyl copies or the wages of Japanese import insanity), and those wondering where to begin with Nelson the arranger.

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Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON — More Blues and the Abstract Truth (1964-2015) RM | Serie Impulse! Classics 50 – 25 | APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

Unlike the original classic Blues and the Abstract Truth set from three years earlier, Oliver Nelson does not play on this album. He did contribute three of the eight originals and all of the arrangements but his decision not to play is disappointing. However there are some strong moments from such all-stars as trumpeter Thad Jones, altoist Phil Woods, baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Roger Kellaway and guest tenor Ben Webster (who is on two songs). The emphasis is on blues-based pieces and there are some strong moments even if the date falls short of its predecessor.  Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON — Sound Pieces (1966-1991) RM | GRP Presents The Legendary Masters Of Jazz | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Sound Pieces features Oliver Nelson in two very different settings. Although best-known as an altoist and a tenor saxophonist, Nelson sticks exclusively to soprano throughout the set. He leads a 20-piece big band on three of his compositions which, although interesting, are not overly memorable. Best are five other numbers (two of which were originally issued on the record Three Dimensions) that showcase Nelson's soprano playing with a quartet that includes pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate. Although one would not think of Nelson as a soprano stylist, his strong playing actually put him near the top of his field on such numbers as "The Shadow of Your Smile," "Straight No Chaser," and his own "Patterns."  Scott Yanow
Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON — Oliver Nelson Plays Michelle (1966) LP, Vinyl | MONOAURAL | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This is an album of short, often corny tunes and brief, likable solos. Nelson features one of his first uses of guitar here via Barry Galbraith and, more prominently, Billy Butler. Nelson's originals, "Jazz Bug" and "Do You See What I See?" are worth a listen. Douglas Payne   Tracklist & Credits :

OLIVER NELSON & FRIENDS – Happenings + Soulful Brass (2011) RM | Serie Impulse! 2-On-1 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This Impulse two-fer revives a pair of LPs by arranger, composer, and saxophonist Oliver Nelson, Happenings and Soulful Brass, released in 1966 and 1968, respectively. Happenings, a date with pianist Hank Jones, is the better album, unlike Soulful Brass, which was co-led with comedian/pianist Steve Allen. Unfortunately, both pianists are featured mainly on harpsichord, which tends to dominate, and at times overwhelm, the compositions. Unless you're a die-hard collector, best to skip this two-fer and pick up the Impulse releases, The Blues & the Abstract Truth and More Blues & the Abstract Truth. Al Campbell  Tracklist & Credits :

DUKE PEARSON – The Right Touch (1967-1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Duke Pearson rises to the challenge of writing for an all-star octet (with trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, trombonist Garnett Brown, altoist James Spaulding, Jerry Dodgion on alto and flute, Stanley Turrentine on tenor, bassist Gene Taylor, drummer Grady Tate, and the leader/pianist), contributing colorful frameworks and consistently challenging compositions. The set is full of diverse melodies (the CD reissue has a previously unissued take of "Los Malos Hombres") played by a variety of distinctive soloists; many of these songs deserve to be revived. This is one of the finest recordings of Duke Pearson's career. Scott Yanow    Tracklist & Credits

ROLAND KIRK - Rip Rig and Panic + Now Please Don't You Cry Beautiful Edith (1990) RM | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Combining the short yet solid 1965 release, Rip, Rig and Panic with Rahsaan Roland Kirk's 1967 release Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith, this two-fer presents a perfect portrait of Kirk's mid-'60s sound. While the albums are very different stylistically, Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith's mix of avant-garde and groove sounds seems like a logical next step to Rip, Rig and Panic's solid hard bop. Either of these albums would be great acquisitions on their own; getting them together is pure gravy. Stacia Proefrock
Rip, Rig & Panic (1965)    
1    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    No Tonic Press    4:30
Written-By – R. Kirk
2    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    Once In A While 3:58
Written-By – B. Green, M. Edwards
3    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    From Bechet, Byas, And Fats    6:28
Written-By – R. Kirk
4    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    Mystical Dream    2:36
Written-By – R. Kirk
5    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    Rip, Rig, And Panic    6:55
Written-By – R. Kirk
6    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    Black Diamond 5:20
Written-By – M. Sealey
7    The Roland Kirk Quartet ft. Elvin Jones–    Slippery, Hippery, Flippery    4:58
Written-By – R. Kirk
Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith (1967)    
8    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Blue Rol    6:09
Written-By – R. Kirk
9    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Alfie 2:52
Written-By – Bacharach/David
10    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Why Don't They Know    2:54
Written-By – R. Kirk
11    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Silverlization    4:57
Written-By – R. Kirk
12    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Fallout    3:01
Written-By – R. Kirk
13    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith    4:23
Written-By – R. Kirk
14    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    Stompin' Grounds    4:46
Written-By – R. Kirk
15    The Roland Kirk Quartet–    It's A Grand Night For Swinging 3:10
Written-By – B. Taylor
Credits :
Bass – Richard Davis (pistas: 1 to 7), Ronald Boykins (pistas: 8 to 15)
Castanets, Siren – Roland Kirk (pistas: 1 to 7)
Drums – Elvin Jones (pistas: 1 to 7), Grady Tate (pistas: 8 to 15)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute – Roland Kirk (pistas: 8 to 15)
Piano – Jaki Byard (pistas: 1 to 7), Lonnie Liston Smith (pistas: 8 to 15)
Tenor Saxophone, Saxophone [Stritch], Saxophone [Manzello] – Roland Kirk

JOHNNY HODGES WITH LEON THOMAS AND OLIVER NELSON - Three Shades of Blue (1970) lp | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
A1    Empty Ballroom Blues    4:54
Duke Ellington / Cootie Williams
A2    Duke´s Place    3:35
Ellington / Thiele
A3    Echoes Of Harlem    4:20
Duke Ellington
A4    Disillusion Blues    3:56
Leon Thomas
A5    Yearning    5:20
Oliver Nelson
B1    Welcome To New York    4:10
Leon Thomas
B2    Black, Brown And Beautiful    3:50
Oliver Nelson
B3    Rockin´ In Rhythm    3:09
Ellington / Mills / Carney
B4    Creole Love Call    4:56
Duke Elligton
10    It´s Glory    2:55
Duke Ellington
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges
Arranged By, Conductor – Oliver Nelson
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – David Spinozza
Piano – Earl Hines, Hank Jones
Producer – Bob Thiele
Saxophone – Danny Bank, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Joe Farrell, Bob Ashton
Trombone – Al Grey, Garnett Brown, Quentin Jackson, Thomas Mitchell
Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Snooky Young
Notas.
Original first pressing.
This album was recorded in New York City, March 17 and 19, 1970 and the liner notes by Nat Hentoff were written before the untimely death of Johnny Hodges on May 11, 1970.

JOHNNY HODGES | WILD BILL DAVIS ft. GRANT GREEN - Joe's Blues (1965-2007) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe's Blues   
1    Joe's Blues 6'09
Johnny Hodges
2    I'll Walk Alone 4'31
Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
3    Harmony In Harlem 3'21
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges / Irving Mills
4    Warm Valley 4'31
Duke Ellington
5    Wild Bill Blues 5'24
Johnny Hodges
6    Somebody Loves Me 4'51
Buddy DeSylva / George Gershwin / Ballard MacDonald
7    Solitude 5'03
Eddie DeLange / Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
8    Clementine 3'13
Billy Strayhorn
Wings & Things   
9    Wings And Things 7'18
Wild Bill Davis / Johnny Hodges
10    Spotted Dog 7'49
Wild Bill Davis / Johnny Hodges
11    Casanova 2'45
Wild Bill Davis  
12    Dow De Dow Dow Dow 3'26
Mercer Ellington / Johnny Hodges
13    Peg O' My Heart 3'28
Alfred Bryan / Fred Fisher
14    The Nearness Of You 3'18
Hoagy Carmichael / Ned Washington
15    Imbo 3'58
Duke Ellington
16    Take The "A" Train 3'58
Billy Strayhorn
Credits :
Guitar – Grant Green
Organ – Wild Bill Davis
Alto Saxophone – Johnny Hodges
with
Personnel 1-8 :
Bass – Bob Cranshaw
Drums – Grady Tate
Electric Bass – Bob Bushnell
Personnel 9-16 :
Bass – Richard Davis
Drums – Ben Dixon
Piano – Hank Jones (pistas: 14 to 16)
Trombone – Lawrence Brown
Notas.
Tracks 1 to 8 recorded on January 6, 1965, in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and issued as Johnny Hodges / Wild Bill Davis - Joe's Blues.
Tracks 9 to 16 recorded on July 27, 1965, in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and issued as Johnny Hodges / Wild Bill Davis - Wings & Things.

ZOOT SIMS — The Best of Zoot Sims (1980-1987) WV (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1     Willow Weep for Me 6:32
Ann Ronell
2     Bloos for Louise 7:58
Zoot Sims    
3     Someday, Sweetheart 6:00
Benjamin Franklin Spikes / John Spikes    
4     Wrap Up 3:43
Zoot Sims
5     The Girl from Ipanema 4:10
Norman Gimbel / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Vinícius de Moraes
6     More Than You Know 5:57
Edward Eliscu / Billy Rose / Vincent Youmans
7     Main Stem 5:00
Duke Ellington    
8     I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 6:15
Duke Ellington / Paul Francis Webster'
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – Bill Holman
Bass – George Mraz (pistas: 1 to 4), Monty Budwig
Clarinet [Baritone], Bass Clarinet, Flute – Bill Hood
Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Jerome Richardson
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Richie Kamuca
Drums – Grady Tate (pistas: 1 to 4), Nick Ceroli
Piano – Ray Bryant (pistas: 1 to 4), Ross Tompkins
Producer – Norman Granz
Trombone – Frank Rosolino
Trumpet – Oscar Brashear
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Snooky Young

ZOOT SIMS QUARTET - Zoot at Ease (1973) RM | Original Master Recording | WV (image+.cue), lossless

This CD reissues a rare Zoot Sims set originally made for the defunct Famous Door label. Accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Milt Hinton and either Louie Bellson or Grady Tate on drums, Zoot (who doubles on tenor and soprano) is in typically swinging form. In addition to a few standards, Sims explores some obscurities (including "Alabamy Home" and "In The Middle Of A Kiss") and even turns the theme of "Rosemary's Baby" into jazz. A slightly above-average set from a saxophonist who always sounded inspired. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise 4:45
Oscar Hammerstein II / Sigmund Romberg    
2     In the Middle of a Kiss 5:16
Sam Coslow    
3     Alabamy Home 5:54
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle    
4     Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 4:37
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell    
5     Rosemary's Baby 6:36
Krzysztof Komeda    
6     Cocktails for Two 4:55
Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston    
7     My Funny Valentine 5:04
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers    
8     Beach in the A.M. 4:13
Hank Jones    
9     In the Middle of a Kiss [Take 1} 4:04
Sam Coslow    
10     In the Middle of a Kiss 5:53
Sam Coslow    
11     Alabamy Home 6:54
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle
12     Beach in the A.M. 3:42
Hank Jones    
13     Alabamy Home 6:01
Duke Ellington / Dave Ringle
Credits :
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Grady Tate (pistas: 2, 4, 6, 8), Louis Belson (pistas: 1, 3, 5, 7)
Piano – Hank Jones
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims

ZOOT SIMS - Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers (1975-2013) RM | Original Jazz Classics Remasters | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Along with his album with Count Basie (Basie and Zoot) during the same period, this is one of Sims' most exciting recordings of his career. Greatly assisted by pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist George Mraz, and drummer Grady Tate, he explores ten songs written by George and Ira Gershwin. Somehow the magic was definitely present and, whether it be stomps such as "The Man I Love," "Lady Be Good," and "I Got Rhythm" or warm ballads (including "I've Got a Crush on You" and "Embraceable You"), Zoot Sims is heard at the peak of his powers. A true gem. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     The Man I Love 6:26
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
2     How Long Has This Been Going On? 2:16
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
3     Oh, Lady Be Good 4:37
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
4     I've Got a Crush on You 3:01
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
5     I Got Rhythm 7:09
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
6     Embraceable You 4:52
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
7     'S Wonderful 4:40
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
8     Someone to Watch over Me 3:46
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
9     Isn't It a Pity? 3:27
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin    
10     Summertime 5:25
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin / DuBose Heyward
- BONUS TRACKS - (Not On Original Album)
11    They Can't Take That Away From Me (Bonus Track)    4:37
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
12    Oh, Lady, Be Good! (Take 2, Alternate)    4:30
13    I've Got A Crush On You (take 5, Alternate)    3:00
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Joe Pass
Piano – Oscar Peterson
Producer – Norman Granz
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims

ZOOT SIMS - Soprano Sax (1976-1996) RM | WV (image+.cue), lossless

Zoot Sims, known throughout his career as a hard-swinging tenor-saxophonist, started doubling successfully on soprano in 1973 and managed to become one of the best by simply playing in his own musical personality. This particular LP (not yet available on CD) was his only full-length set on soprano but it is a rewarding one. Assisted by pianist Ray Bryant, bassist George Mraz and drummer Grady Tate, Sims is in top form on such songs as "Someday Sweetheart," "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams," "Ghost of a Chance" and two of his originals. A delightful set of swinging jazz, it's a surprise success. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Someday Sweetheart 6:04
Benjamin Spikes / John Spikes    
2     Moonlight in Vermont 4:44
John Blackburn / Karl Suessdorf    
3     Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) 5:00
Harry Barris / Ted Koehler / Billy Moll
4     Blues for Louise 8:01
Zoot Sims    
5     Willow Weep for Me 6:35
Ann Ronell    
6     Wrap Up 3:44
Zoot Sims    
7     (I Don't Stand) A Ghost of a Chance With You 7:03
Bing Crosby / Ned Washington / Victor Young
8     Baubles Bangles and Beads 4:46
Alexander Borodin / George Forrest / Robert Bruce Wright
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
Drums – Grady Tate
Piano – Ray Bryant
Producer – Norman Granz
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Soprano Saxophone – Zoot Sims

ZOOT SIMS - Passion Flower : Zoot Sims Plays Duke Ellington (1980-1997) RM | WAV (tracks), lossless

Benny Carter provided the arrangements for the 16-piece band that accompanies the great tenor Zoot Sims on this set of Duke Ellington songs. The album is highlighted by "In a Mellow Tone," "I Got It Bad," "Passion Flower" and "Bojangles," but all nine selections are enjoyable and Sims is in top form. In fact it can easily be argued that Zoot Sims never made an indifferent or unswinging album, so it is not much of a surprise that this date is quite successful and should greatly appeal to straightahead jazz fans. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 5:02
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
2     In a Mellow Tone 2:58
Duke Ellington / Milt Gabler    
3     I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 4:47
Duke Ellington / Paul Francis Webster    
4     I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 2:58
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Henry Nemo / John Redmond
5     Black Butterfly 3:51
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
6     Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 6:46
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell    
7     Your Love Has Faded 4:45
Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn    
8     Bojangles 4:46
Duke Ellington / Jerome Kern    
9     Passion Flower 4:11
Milt Raskin / Billy Strayhorn
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Marshall Royal
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Frank Wess
Bass – Andy Simpkins, John Heard, Michael Moore
Conductor, Arranged By – Benny Carter
Drums – Grady Tate, John Clay, Shelly Manne
Guitar – John Collins
Leader – Zoot Sims
Piano – Jimmy Rowles
Producer – Norman Granz
Tenor Saxophone – Buddy Collette, Plas Johnson
Trombone – Benny Powell, Britt Woodman, Grover Mitchell, J.J. Johnson
Trumpet – Al Aarons, Bobby Bryant, Earl Gardner, Oscar Brashear

LOU DONALDSON - Musty Rusty + At His Best (1965-2007) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although issued on the Cadet label, Musty Rusty follows in much the same vein as Lou Donaldson's previous LPs for Blue Note. Credit reunions with the brilliant guitarist Grant Green and the underrated drummer Ben Dixon for the seamless transition, and even if organist Billy Gardner can't quite yet fill the shoes of longtime Donaldson foil Big John Patton, the set's soulfulness and creativity still demand attention. Trumpeter Bill Hardman completes the lineup, which comfortably settles into a tight, focused groove with the opening "The Space Walk" and never lets up -- Donaldson originals like "Hippity Hop" and the title tune crackle with energy, and the melodic ingenuity of Green's guitar solos astounds. Jason Ankeny
Tracklist :
1    Musty Rusty 6:03
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
2    Midnight Sun 4:45
Written-By – J. Francis Burke, Lionel Hampton
3    Hipty Hop 5:20
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
4    The Space Walk 6:10
Written-By – Ben Dixon
5    Ha' Mercy 5:30
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
6    Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White 5:20
Written-By – Luis Guglielmi, Mack David, Marcel Ageron
7    Greasy Papa 6:26
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
8    Tangerine 3:04
Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
9    Wig Blues 3:56
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
10    Blues #3 5:56
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
11    Win, Lose Or Draw 6:08
Written-By – Ousley
12    Be Anything, But Be Mine 4:54
Written-By – Gordon
13    Day By Day 7:18
Written-By – Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn
Credits :
>| 1-6  Lou Donaldson - Musty Rusty <|
Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Ben Dixon
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Guitar – Grant Green
Organ – Billy Gardner
Trumpet – Bill Hardman
>| 7-13 Lou Donaldson At His Best <|
Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Calvin Newborn
Organ – Billy Gardner
Trumpet – Bill Hardman
Drums – Ben Dixon

THE BENNY CARTER GROUP - Wonderland (1986) lp | 32bits-96hz | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

For this 1976 LP, the veteran altoist Benny Carter (who was then nearing age 70) was teamed with tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and a strong rhythm section headed by Ray Bryant on a vintage Pablo session. Although it often has the feeling of a jam session, the fact that, in addition to two standards, there are five obscure Carter compositions makes one realize that more planning than usual went into this date, and it shows. Scott Yanow
Side A
1     Stroll 7:18
Benny Carter    
2     Johnny 4:38
Benny Carter    
3     Alta Vista 5:40
Benny Carter
4     Misty 5:38
Johnny Burke / Erroll Garner    
Side B
1     Wonderland 6:40
Benny Carter    
2     Three Little Words 5:14
Bert Kalmar / Harry Ruby    
3     Editation 3:36
Benny Carter
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Benny Carter
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Grady Tate
Piano – Ray Bryant
Producer – Norman Granz
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
Trumpet – Harry "Sweets" Edison

EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS WITH PAUL GONSALVES - Love Calls (1967) lp | 24bits-96hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Paul Gonsalves (ts) matches fours and spirit with Davis. Ron Wynn
Side A
A1    Love Is Here To Stay
A2    When Sunny Gets Blue
A3    If I Ruled The World
A4    Time After Time
A5    Just Friends
A6    Don't Blame Me
Side B
B1    I Should Care
B2    The Man With The Horn
B3    We'll Be Together Again
B4    A Weaver Of Dreams
B5    If I Should Lose You
Credits:
Double Bass – Ben Tucker
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Everett Barksdale
Piano – Roland Hanna
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Gonsalves

GARY McFARLAND & Co. | CLARK TERRY - Tijuana Jazz (1965) lp | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Considering the strong lineup of musicians on this LP (Gary McFarland on marimba, both Clark Terry and Joe Newman on trumpets, valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and an expanded pianoless rhythm section), it had the potential to be a classic; even the material is generally good. Unfortunately, the dozen selections are overly concise (the longest clocks in at 4:01), with seven of the tunes being under three minutes long. McFarland's arrangements are fine, but the solos are quite short, and the Mexican-flavored music is not particularly memorable. A blown opportunity. Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1     South of the Border 2'06
J.Kennedy / M. Carr
2     Acapulco at Night 2'52
Gary McFarland
3     Fantastic, That's You 2'54
G. Cates / G. Douglas
4     Limehouse Blues 3'37
Douglas Furber
5     Tijuana 2'09
G. Cates / G. Douglas
6     Marcheta 2'55
Victor Schertzinger
7     Granny's Samba 3'30
Gary McFarland
8     Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo) 4'01
Paul Gonsalves
9     Mexicali Rose 2'27
H. Stone / J. Tenney
10     Ira Schwartz's Golden Dream 3'32
Gary McFarland
11     Mary Jane 3'05
Gary McFarland
12     Sweet Georgia Brown 2'06
B. Bermie / K. Casey / M. Pinkard
Credits  
Bass [Fender] – Bob Bushnell
Drums – Grady Tate, Mel Lewis
Guitar – Barry Galbraith, Toots Thielemans
Marimba, Piano [Wurlitzer], Vibraphone – Gary McFarland
Mastered By – Rudy Van Gelder
Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer
Trumpet – Clark Terry, Joe Newman

CLARK TERRY & CHICO O'FARRILL - Spanish Rice (1966-2004) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Clark Terry joined forces with Cuban bandleader Chico O'Farrill for these 1966 studio session, which consist almost exclusively of Latin tunes. Although there are a number of all-stars present in addition to Terry, including trumpeters Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, and Snooky Young, along with guitarists Everett Barksdale and Barry Galbraith, the solos are all by Terry, so there is little interaction in these brief charts. Terry is in top form, as always, with his rich flügelhorn in "Angelitos Negros" and his fat-toned trumpet in an original blues called "Joonji." Terry and O'Farrill collaborated on the narrative comic original "Spanish Rice," though it isn't particularly memorable. Terry's modification of the lyrics to "Happiness Is" salutes a number of fellow jazz greats (particularly his impression of Louis Armstrong's singing), though the anonymous vocal group that accompanies him is quite forgettable. This is a fun recording that had the potential to be a memorable one, but it falls a bit short. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Peanut Vendor 2'18
Louis Wolfe Gilbert / Moisés Simóns / Marion Sunshine
2     Angelitos Negros 2'41
Alberto Bianco / Manuel Álvarez Maciste
3     El Cumbanchero 2'12
Rafael Hernández
4     Jooni 3'37
Clark Terry
5     Que Sera 2'45
Tito Puente
6     Mexican Hat Dance 2'42
Traditional
7     Spanish Rice 2'47
Chico O'Farrill / Clark Terry
8     Say Si Si 2'30
Ernesto Lecuona / Francia Luban / Al Stillman
9     Macarena (La Virgen de la Macarena) 3'02
10     Tin Tin Deo 2'46
Gil Fuller / Chano Pozo
11     Contigo en la Distancia 3'02
César Portillo De La Luz
12     Happiness Is 3'21
P. Hope Evans / Paul Parnes
Credits :
Arranged By, Conductor – Chico O'Farrill
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Grady Tate
Guitar – Barry Galbraith, Everett Barksdale
Percussion [Latin Percussion] – Bobby Rosengarden, Chino Pozo, Frank Malabe, Julio Cruz
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Joe Newman, Snooky Young