The Bebop Shop : A Swingin' Affair: Blue Notes & Hard Bop Classics : Keeping Up With The Jones's: Hank, Thad & Elvin
The Danish Radio Big Band is comprised of the best Danish musicians plus two American stars - Idrees Sulieman on trumpet and Richard Boone on trombone - who were living in Copenhagen at the time. Thad Jones' compositions are a mix of power and eloquence; a unique style which made him world famous. (Storyville Records) Price: £12.99
With the delicate and natural Hank Jones and dynamic Tony Williams, the three tackle Cole Porters Love For Sale, Rodgers and Harts Glad to Be Unhappy, Don Redmans Gee Baby, Aint I Good To You and Secret Love from the movie Calamity Jane made famous by Doris Day. Old favorites like Someone to Watch Over Me and Autumn Leaves are included as well. In this re-release, a bonus track Tenderly has been added. (441 Records/ Test of Time Records) Price: £13.99
From the 6-hours of great jazz recorded over 3-days, this album features jazz standards such as John Coltranes Naima and Charlie Parkers Moose the Mooche. In addition, Ron Carter brought his own blues piece, 12+12 and Hank Jones found a rarely performed piece, Favors, written by Claus Orgermann to perform.
Ron Carter and Tony Williams have played together before as part of the Miles Davis Quintet in the 60s. The synergy of this trio was so great, Hank commented, The two would pick up in an instant anything that I would do. It was like telepathy. That made it so thrilling and fun. (441 Records/ Test of Time Records) Price: £13.99
Hank wrote "Elvin, my brother" as liner notes for the album. Here's an excerpt:
"They say, 'The Good Die Young.' I Agree. Thad and Elvin did. They dedicated their lives to what they loved and believed in, even if that meant shortening their lives. As a family member, I sometimes wonder if we could have done less and stayed together as a family longer. On the other hand, I wholeheartedly respect Elvin's desire to live out his life (playing). Today's music world would not exist without him. The fact that he was a great drummer who influenced all those who came after him will forever remain in records and people's memories." (441 Records/ Test of Time Records) Price: £13.99