Ruby Braff - Lucky Day - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Civil Rights Movement was a principal fight during the turbulent 1960s. In turn, many artists took up the mantle of progress and/or revolution. Three of the most righteous voices in jazz music were vocalist Abbey Lincoln, drummer/composer Max Roach, and composer Oscar Brown, Jr. Their defiant music on We Insist! The Freedom Now Suite and Percussion Bitter Sweet remains as poignant and topical today as it was upon . // Vocalist Christine Correa was introduced to the music of these three icons by her mentor Ran Blake upon her arrival from Mumbai, India. The music had visceral effect on her that has remained to this day, especially as the parallels of the Civil Rights and the Black Lives Matter movements have become more and more focused. Correa's new recording, Just You Stand and Listen with Me, revisits the powerful music of Lincoln, Roach, and Brown to remind listeners that their struggles are still very much alive.

This 15 track CD contains classic never before released recordings from 1961-81 by Ruby Braff & His Musical Friends featuring Bobby Hackett and Ralph Sutton. Track listing Valse Bleue, June, Ah! So Pure, Waltz No.9, Stride La Vampa, Traumerei, You Meet the Nicest People in Your Dreams, Two Sleepy People, Save It Pretty Mama, Lazy River, Struttin' with Some Barbecue, Medley Sugar - I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Lover Come Back to Me, Medley Sweet Lorraine - Keepin' Out of Mischief Now, When You're Smiling.

At a time when most jazz groups seem to last about ten minutes, the Ruby Braff- George Barnes Quartet is showing increased durability. With selections including; InchThis can't be LoveInch, InchThou SwellInch, InchDon't Blame MeInch, and many others. This is a very special group, but if you can't find your way to the concert hall then buy this record.