Edison's Lights

Edison's Lights

performed by Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Dolo Coker, 1983-, John Heard, 1938- and Jimmie Smith, 1938- (Pablo, 1994), 51 mins, 8 page(s)

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Details

Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
51 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Swing, Soul Jazz
Label
Pablo
Page Count
8
Performer
Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Dolo Coker, 1983-, John Heard, 1938-, Jimmie Smith, 1938-
Date Recorded
1976-05-05
Release Date
1994
Review
Although trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded several albums together in the 1970s, this CD reissue was their only Pablo date as a team. Edison is the nominal leader and he contributed four of the eight selections (which alternate with four veteran standards), but the competitive Lockjaw gets in his fiery licks too. While bassist John Heard and drummer Jimmie Smith are part of the quintet and pianist Dolo Coker is on half of the program, Count Basie himself drops by for four songs to cheer on his former sidemen. All of the musicians sound quite inspired and are heard throughout playing at their best and most colorful. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Swing, Swing
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Swing

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