Though both were heroin addicts, the musically-trained Evans never let
it interfere with his meticulously precise flights of invention while
the self-taught Baker became increasingly erratic and inconsistent. They
ventured into a recording studio together on just three occasions.
it interfere with his meticulously precise flights of invention while
the self-taught Baker became increasingly erratic and inconsistent. They
ventured into a recording studio together on just three occasions.
Michael Quinn of bbc.co.uk
The sessions dates are identified as Dec. 1958, plus January and July
1959. Both featured artists are in top musical form. Their
interpretations of these jazz standards are exceptional.
The backing musicians are truly the gold standard of jazz recording
artists. All these individuals are legendary jazz icons with very
successful solo careers. The ensemble includes Herbie Mann, Pepper
Adams, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers, Connie Kay and Philly Joe Jones.
All these artists turn in stellar performances. However, I have to
single out Pepper Adams on baritone sax who really shines on these
selections. The production values and mix are spot on, courtesy of Orrin
Keepnews. The entire project maintains a leisurely tempo and a rich
melodic and moody interpretation of these classic compositions.
1959. Both featured artists are in top musical form. Their
interpretations of these jazz standards are exceptional.
The backing musicians are truly the gold standard of jazz recording
artists. All these individuals are legendary jazz icons with very
successful solo careers. The ensemble includes Herbie Mann, Pepper
Adams, Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers, Connie Kay and Philly Joe Jones.
All these artists turn in stellar performances. However, I have to
single out Pepper Adams on baritone sax who really shines on these
selections. The production values and mix are spot on, courtesy of Orrin
Keepnews. The entire project maintains a leisurely tempo and a rich
melodic and moody interpretation of these classic compositions.
Richard C. Ferris of amazon.com
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