Johnny Coles - Little...
Referencia: MMBST-84144
Marca: Music Matters Jazz
2 LP 45 rpm, remastered Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray
Descripción
Trumpeter Johnny Coles, a distinctive and passionate player best known for his
associations with Gil Evans, the remarkable Charles Mingus Quintet of 1964, and
Herbie Hancock’s late 60’s Sextet, led relatively few albums of his own, and
only two before 1982. Recorded in 1963, Little Johnny C is universally
recognized as Johnny Coles’ finest recording. Cole’s soulful trumpet is heard in
superb form as he pushes the hard bop mainstream forward. Duke Pearson, who was
both a very skilled pianist, as well as one of the top arrangers of the 1960s,
contributes five very fresh originals to the set. Notably, Little Johnny C is
also one of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson’s finest early recordings – his
round sound and innovative phrasing clearly evident at this early point in his
career.
With the superb title cut, the ballad "So Sweet My Little Girl”, and "Jano” being high-points, in addition to beautiful flute and alto solos contributed by Leo Wright, "Little Johnny C” is an masterful album by an artist at his creative peak. This is a set to be savored again and again.
Features:
• Numbered, Limited Edition
• Remastered from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes!
• Remastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech
• Cut at 45rpm for Better Sound!
• Pressed on two 180 gram Virgin Vinyl LPs by RTI
• Ultra-Durable, Extra Thick Album Jackets
• Gatefold Album with Session Photos in stunning High Resolution
Musicians:
Johnny Coles, trumpet
Duke Pearson, piano
Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone
Leo Wright, flute, alto saxophone
Bob Crenshaw, bass
Walter Perkins, drums
Pete La Roca, drums
Selections:
1. Little Johnny C.
2. Hobo Joe
3. Jano
4. My Secret Passion
5. Heavy Legs
6. So Sweet My Little Girl
With the superb title cut, the ballad "So Sweet My Little Girl”, and "Jano” being high-points, in addition to beautiful flute and alto solos contributed by Leo Wright, "Little Johnny C” is an masterful album by an artist at his creative peak. This is a set to be savored again and again.
Features:
• Numbered, Limited Edition
• Remastered from the Original Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Master Tapes!
• Remastered by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at Acoustech
• Cut at 45rpm for Better Sound!
• Pressed on two 180 gram Virgin Vinyl LPs by RTI
• Ultra-Durable, Extra Thick Album Jackets
• Gatefold Album with Session Photos in stunning High Resolution
Musicians:
Johnny Coles, trumpet
Duke Pearson, piano
Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone
Leo Wright, flute, alto saxophone
Bob Crenshaw, bass
Walter Perkins, drums
Pete La Roca, drums
Selections:
1. Little Johnny C.
2. Hobo Joe
3. Jano
4. My Secret Passion
5. Heavy Legs
6. So Sweet My Little Girl
