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GEORGE WALLINGTONQUINTET
THE PRESDIGITATOR |  |
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Sicilian born pianist "George Wallington" his given name was Giacinto Figlia had more than ethnicity in common with Dodo Marmarosa. Both men were active in the burgeoning bop scene of the early and mid '40s, both made important contributions to the evolution of modern jazz, and both withdrew from public activity for protracted periods of time. Most importantly, both of these excellent pianists left enough great music in their wake to warrant a reappraisal of their legacies. Recorded in early April 1957 and released on the East West label the following year, Wallington's album The Prestidigitator is an excellent example of his creative approach to the art of jazz. His quintet/quartet on this album consisted of bassist Teddy Kotick, drummer Nick Stabulas, Detroit born tenor saxophonist J.R. Monterose, and bass trumpeter Jerry Lloyd. |
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 In Salah
Composin' At The Composer
Jouons
Rural Route
Promised Land
August Moon
Prestidigitator |
Personnel: Teddy Kotick, Nick Stabulas, J.R. Monterose, Jerry Lloyd |
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