Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

46 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Bop

Label

Prestige

Page Count

14

Performer

Charlie Mariano, 1923-, Sonny Truitt, Joe Gordon, 1928-1963, Jim Clark, George Meyers, Roy Frazee, Jack Lawlor, Gene Glennon, Carl Goodwin, 1933-2007, Gordon Jenkins, 1910-1984

Date Recorded

1953-01-27

Release Date

1992

Review

Altoist Charlie Mariano plays very much in a Charlie Parker style on these early recordings from Boston (eight from 1951 and six from 1953), but his arrangements for the octet (six of the pieces from the former session) are quite original and unpredictable; only trumpeter Joe Gordon among the otherwise obscure personnel ever gained much recognition. The later six selections match Mariano with trumpeter Herb Pomeroy and the brilliant pianist Dick Twardzik in a quintet; Twardzik, with his odd mixture of Bud Powell and Lennie Tristano, consistently steals the show. A historical and generally enjoyable set, it's recommended for bop fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Bop, Bop

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Bop