Julian Priester Keep Swingin' & Spiritsville (2 LP On 1 CD)

Description: Personnel: Julian Priester (tb), Jimmy Heath, Walter Benton (ts), Charles Davis (bs), Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner (p), Sam Jones (b), Elvin Jones, Art Taylor (d) The 1960 albums Keep Swingin and Spiritsville marked the leader debut of trombonist Julian Priester on record. Blessed with a fluent technique, a stirringly deep-down sound and a light, sure tone, he was a commanding soloist with unfailing swing and ideas. But he also stood out as a jazz composer with the intriguing ability to always bring fresh ideas to his compositions and an earthy command of the blues. His was a truly unique jazz voice. The main solos of these fine sessions are his, but tenorists Jimmy Heath and Walter Benton, and baritone Charles Davis are also top-table talents in excellent form. Both rhythm sections back them with drive and vivacity, with special emphasis on the stellar pianists, particularly Tommy Flanagan, who really stamps his authority on the section. McCoy Tyners approach is fresh and alert, and he can be as compelling when he comps behind a soloist as when he plays solo himself. The results were two warm, unpretentious small group dates that still seem timeless and fresh. TRACKLIST: 01. 24-Hour Leave (Heath) 7:02 02. The End (Priester) 3:51 03. 1239A (Davis) 3:05 04. Just Friends (Lewis-Kleener) 3:52 05. Bob Ts Blue (Priester) 3:59 06. Under the Surface (Priester) 4:24 07. Once in a While (Green-Edwards) 5:21 08. Julians Tune (Priester) 4:19 09. Chi-Chi (Parker) 4:45 10. Blue Stride (Priester) 5:55 11. It Might as Well Be Spring (Rodgers-Hammerstein III) 5:48 12. Excursion (Benton) 5:43 13. Spiritsville (Benton) 7:23 14. My Romance (Rodgers-Hart) 5:51 15. Donnas Waltz (Benton) 5:33 Sources: Tracks #1-8 originally issued on the album "Keep Swingin'" (Riverside RLP12-316) Tracks #9-15 originally issued on the album "Spiritsville" (Jazzland JLPS-925) Personnel on #1-8: Julian Priester Quintet Julian Priester (tb), Jimmy Heath (ts except on #3,5,8), Tommy Flanagan (p), Sam Jones (b), and Elvin Jones (d). Recorded in New York City, on January 11, 1960 Personnel on #9-15: Julian Priester Sextet Julian Priester (tb), Walter Benton (ts, except on #11), Charles Davis (bs, except on #11), McCoy Tyner (p), Sam Jones (b), and Art Taylor (d). Recorded in New York City, on July 12, 1960 Original recordings produced by Orrin Keepnews Original cover design by Paul Bacon, Ken Braden, Harris Lewine (Keep Swingin') and Ken Deardoff (Spiritsville). This CD release produced by Jordi Pujol Stereo 24-Bit Digitally Remastered

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