I fell in love with Tommy Flanagan back when my knowledge of jazz was limited to John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, and Bill Evans. I had a special affection for Burrell, and I got to see him twice. It seemed like Flanagan showed up on all my Burrell recordings. I think Flanagan was a very underrated player.
Here is one of my favorite pieces, a Flanagan composition. It is from an album that was originally released under the piano player's name. I think it has been repackaged under Coltrane's name. Trane and Burrell play on it.
Tommy Flanagan/Minor Mishap/The Cats
That's a marvelous piece of joyous jazz. A similar album was released under the names of Coltrane and Burrell. It is so bubbly and alive it could talk a man off the edge of a bridge. You just have to have these two recordings on your shelf.
Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane/Lyresto/Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane
And don't miss 'Why Was I born?' and 'Big Paul'. These will explain to you why you were born.
Love it ! Thanks!
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Congratulations for the new look for the blog. Elegant & Chic!
I remember telling you about jazz pianist Barbara Carroll.Have you listened to her stuff? I think it may not be in your style or taste...
But, you should hear one of my favorites, Harold Betters (trombonist).
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Ravel: thanks a bunch! I was wondering if the new skin was pleasing. It felt like I needed a new hairdo.
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Carroll is a smooth pianist, bordering on mellow (but she is no Mantovani style). I prefer her 1950's stuff (Most Beautiful Girl is from that period). You can hear her for free:
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As for Betters, there are short samples on his website:
http://www.haroldbetters.com/