Listening Room – “Cool Struttin’”
Blue Note released this beyond classic Sonny Clark record in 1958. Featuring a group of young players (including a then relatively unknown Jackie Mclean) "Cool Struttin'" is considered by some to be one of the best examples of Hard Bop ever made. The two Clark compositions - the title track and Blue Minor - have both entered the jazz repertoire, and the two remaining tracks Miles Davis' Sippin' at Bells and Henderson & Valle's Deep Night are just as classic. A legendary record from the very underrated talent of Sonny Clark, all of whose records are well worth checking out.
Released 1958 : Blue Note Records : Catalog # BLP 1588
Players:
Sonny Clark - Piano
Jackie McLean - Alto Sax
Art Farmer - Trumpet
Paul Chambers - Bass
Philly Joe Jones - Drums
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April 12th, 2009 - 19:55
It certainly is a brilliant album,well worth hunting down a copy on vinyl if you have the cash.Thanks for sharing.