HANK JONES

HOME > ARTISTS J > HANK JONES > FEATURING DONALD BYRD [Item 62420]

QUARTET & QUINTET

FEATURING DONALD BYRD

Description:
One of the finest talents in modern jazz, Hank Jones has long been recognized for his considerable contributions to the field. Here, he surrounded himself with some kindred spirits. On three tracks, he heads a quartet with Donald Byrd, Eddie Jones and Kenny Clarke. On another three, the then new trumpeter Matty Dice was added to the combo. The rhythm section is excellent all the way, with Jones, as usual, unhurried and thoroughly tasteful; on the ballads he evokes more reflective beauty of conception than almost any other of his contemporary pianists. Bassist Jones of the Basie band is also heard in a few full toned solos, and Clarke holds a pulsating, steady line that could let a soloist walk on the water. Byrd is here at his best on all tracks; his tone, phrasing, and ideas are remarkable, and his performance on the two ballads is superb. Herbie Mann joins the group as a guest for the closing tune of this CD, offering some free flowing, remarkably cohesive variations on Charlie Parker’s Bluebird.

Songs:

Personnel

Details:

Almost Like Being In Love

An Evening At Papa Joe's

And Then Some

Summer's Gone

Don't Blame Me

Hank's Pranks

Bluebird (bonus track)

Personnel: Donald Byrd, Eddie Jones, Kenny Clarke, Matty Dice, Herbie Mann

Label:	FRESH SOUND
Number:	498
Item Code:	62420
Format:	CD
Genre:
Dates:	(1955)
Price:	$16.00 New!
	View More HANK JONES...
	Search All Music
	Add to My Wishlist Edit My Wishlist Wishlist Search / Registration

Home -- New Releases -- Sales & Features