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 :

CLARK TERRY - The Happy Horns Of Clark Terry (1964-1994) FLAC (tracks), lossless

This all-star LP has plenty of memorable moments. Flugelhornist Clark Terry teams up with altoist Phil Woods (who doubles on clarinet), tenor great Ben Webster, pianist Roger Kellaway, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Walter Perkins for a varied program that includes a rollicking version of "Rockin' in Rhythm," Bix Beiderbecke's "In a Mist," a Duke Ellington medley, and "Return to Swahili," which is mostly a flügelhorn-drums duet. The lively music is quite enjoyable. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Rockin' in Rhythm 4'40
Harry Carney / Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
2     In a Mist 4'08
Bix Beiderbecke
3     Return to Swahili 3'05
Clark Terry
4     Ellington Rides Again: Dont' Get Around Much Anymore/Perdido/I 2'57
Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges / Harry James / Bob Russell / Juan Tizol
5     Impulsive 4'40
Johnny Hodges
6     Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 3'36
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell
7     Jazz Conversations 4'31
Buck Clayton / Bob Hammer
8     High Towers 3'48
Phil Woods
9     Hammerhead Waltz 2'49
Bob Hammer
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Phil Woods
Bass – Milt Hinton
Drums – Walter Perkins
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – Roger Kellaway
Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Clark Terry

CLARK TERRY | BOB BROOKMEYER QUINTET - Complete Studio Recordings (2015) 2CD | RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This release contains all studio recordings by the brilliant quintet fronted by CLARK TERRY and BOB BROOKMEYER. This material was originally released on three albums which are presented here in their entireties.

All Of The Terry/Brookmeyer Quintets Studio Recordings for the first time ever on CD. Three Complete Albums on 2-CD Set including the albums:

- Tonight - Clark Terry / Bobby Brookmeyer Quintet (1964)
- The Power Of Positive Swinging (1965)
- Gingerbread Men (1966)

Two of the most superlative horn players of their respective instruments, Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyers stellar collaboration includes nearly 50 separate recordings, the majority of which were made as sidemen.

This Phenomenal 2-CD Set features ALL of the studio recordings that these 2 giants made with their superlative quintet prior to the bands break up in 1966. This is the first time ever that their three outstanding studio sessions recorded between 1964 and 1966 are available on one edition.
Tracklist CD1 :
1    Tete A Tete    4:47
2    Pretty Girl    3:27
3    Blue China    4:42
4    Hum    5:25
5    Blindman, Blindman    3:08
6    Step Right Up    6:10
7    Weep    5:15
8    Straight No Chaser    3:28
9    Sometime Ago    4:42
10    Hymn    3:58
11    Dancing On The Grave    2:31
12    Battle Hymn Of The Republic    3:29
13    The King    5:41
14    Ode To A Flugelhorn    5:36
15    Gal In Calico    6:05
Tracklist CD2 :
1    Green Stamps    5:08
2    Hawg Jawz    2:24
3    Simple Waltz    5:18
4    Just An Old Manuscript    7:34
5    Haig & Haig    4:30
6    I Want A Little Girl    4:11
7    Mood Indigo    6:52
8    Milo's Other Samba    2:52
9    Gingerbread Boy    2:40
10    My Gal    5:55
11    Naptown    5:29
12    Morning Mist    3:16
13    Bye Bye Blackbird    6:50

CD1, 1-10: TONIGHT

CD1, 11-15 & CD2, 1-4: THE POWER OF POSITIVE SWINGING

CD2, 5-13: GINGERBREAD MEN

Credits :
Clark Terry - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Bob Brookmeyer - Valve Trombone
Roger Kellaway - Piano
Bill Crow - Bass
Dave Bailey - Drums

Hank Jones - Piano (replaces Kellaway)
Bob Cranshaw - Bass (replaces Crow)