At the fountainhead of soul jazz and boogaloo, the stinging opener is an all-time, humungous, utterly irresistible jazz hit.
Joe Henderson and Barry Harris are superb throughout. Don’t miss Hocus-Pocus.
‘Classic Vinyl Series.’
Lee Morgan (trumpet), Joe Henderson (tenor sax), Ronnie Mathews (piano), Victor Sproles (bass), Billy Higgins (drums).
Japanese one-off CD. The LP is in the Blue Note Classics series.
‘Classic Vinyl Series.’
Aged just 19, with Pepper Adams, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Though so early, this is a crucial set, kicking off with a scorching, fresh A Night in Tunisia.
Timmons plays a blinder.