Leo Parker - Legendary Bop Rhythm & Blues Classics - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The father of the jazz tenor saxophone, Coleman Hawkins influenced a whole generation of young sax giants and his influence is still strong today, some forty years after his passing. The rare sessions presented here were recorded in late 1953 for Chicago's Parrot tag, and although the information on these sessions are sketchy, it is believed that Hawk was accompanied by Leo Blevins on guitar and Les Strand on organ, with an unknown vocal group on a few of the selections. The drummer is thought to be Buddy Smith. These 12 sides for Parrot are one of his biggest bodies of work from this period, as it was a time of lowered exposure for Hawkins. Regardless of who accompanied Hawk on these recordings, his playing proves that he was in fine form. All selections newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. Goin' Down Home 2. I'll Follow My Secret Heart 3. On My Way 4. I'll Tell You Later 5. What a Difference a Day Makes 6. Last Stop 7. Should I 8. Flight Eleven 9. Modern Fantasy 10. Confessin' 11. September Song 12. They Can't Take That Away from Me

This classic 1957 New York recording date was produced by Leonard Feather and features Phil Woods and George Wallington in an authentic tribute to the compositions of Carlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and other giants of be-bop. Highlights include InchLittle Benny,Inch InchBe Bop,Inch InchLemon Drop,Inch InchBillie's BounceInch and much more. Album Tracks 1. Little Benny - Denzil Best, Leonard Feather, Idrees Sulieman, George Wallington 2. Be Bop - Leonard Feather, George Wallington 3. Lemon Drop - Denzil Best, Leonard Feather, Idrees Sulieman, George Wallington 4. Orinthology - Leonard Feather, George Wallington 5. Anthropology - Denzil Best, Leonard Feather, Idrees Sulieman, George Wallington 6. Salt Peanuts 7. Groovin' High 8. Shaw 'Nuff 9. Billie's Bounce 10. Hot House/52Nd Street Theme

Herbie Fields was a New York-based multi-instrumentalist who played clarinet and alto and tenor saxophone. In the early 1940's he played with some of the best jazz musicians in the world, such as Don Byas, Coleman Hawkins and Dexter Gordon, to name a few. While working a four-week engagement at the Preview Lounge in Chicago in the spring of 1953, he recorded the classic sides presented here. Joining Fields, who played alto, tenor and baritone sax on the recordings are Jimmy Nottingham (trumpet), Joe Black (piano) and Rudy Cafaro (electric guitar). The bassist, drummer and trombonist remain unidentified. All selections newly remastered.