Art Taylor

Art Taylor - Taylor's Wailers (1957) (ft. John Coltrane) {Prestige 20bit K2 Japan Remaster}
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© 2006 Prestige / Victor Japan | VICJ-41382
Jazz / Hard Bop / Bop

Five of the six selections on this CD reissue feature drummer Art Taylor in an all-star sextet of mostly young players comprised of trumpeter Donald Byrd, altoist Jackie McLean, Charlie Rouse on tenor, pianist Ray Bryant, and bassist Wendell Marshall. Among the highpoints of the 1957 hard bop date are the original version of Bryant's popular "Cubano Chant" and strong renditions of two Thelonious Monk tunes ("Off Minor" and "Well, You Needn't") cut just prior to the pianist/composer's discovery by the jazz public. Bryant is the most mature of the soloists, but the three horn players were already starting to develop their own highly individual sounds. The remaining track (a version of Jimmy Heath's "C.T.A.") is played by the quartet of Taylor, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, and bassist Paul Chambers and is a leftover (although a good one) from another session.

Although Art Taylor was one of the busiest modern second-generation jazz drummers, working in the studio with Coleman Hawkins, Donald Byrd, John Coltrane and many others, he only released five albums under his own name, of which A.T.'s Delight was the third. And a delight it is indeed, bright and percussive, and when conga player Carlos "Patato" Valdes joins Taylor and pianist Wynton Kelly and bassist Paul Chambers on three cuts (Thelonious Monk's "Epistrophy," "Move" and a Taylor calypso-inflected original called "Cookoo and Fungi"), the rhythm pocket opens into a deep blue sea for the horn men (Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax and Dave Burns on trumpet)…

Art Taylor - A.T.'s Delight (1960) {2009 Analogue Productions DSD Remaster}
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© 2009 Analogue Productions / Blue Note / Capitol | CBNJ 84047 SA
Jazz / Hard Bop / Bop

Since his days with the Bud Powell Trio, drummer Art Taylor was an invaluable member of the Blue Note recording family. A.T.'s Delight is the only album made under his own name for the label and it is a remarkable one. Choosing great compositions by Coltrane, Monk, Denzil Best and Kenny Dorham, Taylor assembled a great quintet fronted by Dave Burns and Stanley Turrentine, often adding Potato's congas to the proceedings. The unique and varied arrangements and great playing pay tribute to the drummer's exceptional song selection.

Art Taylor - A.T.'s Delight (1960) {2009 Analogue Productions DSD Remaster}
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© 2009 Analogue Productions / Blue Note / Capitol | CBNJ 84047 SA
Jazz / Hard Bop / Bop

Since his days with the Bud Powell Trio, drummer Art Taylor was an invaluable member of the Blue Note recording family. A.T.'s Delight is the only album made under his own name for the label and it is a remarkable one. Choosing great compositions by Coltrane, Monk, Denzil Best and Kenny Dorham, Taylor assembled a great quintet fronted by Dave Burns and Stanley Turrentine, often adding Potato's congas to the proceedings. The unique and varied arrangements and great playing pay tribute to the drummer's exceptional song selection.

Johnny Griffin / Art Taylor Quartet - The Jamfs Are Coming! (1975) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series}
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© 1975, 2015 Timeless Records / Solid Records Japan / Ultra-Vibe | CDSOL-6325
Jazz / Post Bop / Bop / Straight-Ahead Jazz / Saxophone / Drums

Reissue with the latest remastering. Features original cover artwork. Comes with a descripton in Japanese. A pair of small nightclubs in Wihelmshaven, Germany provided the settings for these live performances led by tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin. Accompanied by drummer Art Taylor, pianist Rein de Graaff, and either Koos Serierse or Henk Haverhoek on bass, Griffin is in top form. His explosive original blues, "The Jamfs Are Coming" ("JAMF" is an acronym for a well-known but unprintable expression), is a powerful opener recorded in 1977, with pulsing solos by de Graaff and Taylor as well.

Wheelin’ & Dealin’ is a 1958 album released by Prestige legends Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor. Sometimes credited as “The Prestige All Stars” the album contains 4 cuts, which are a combination of Waldron originals and jazz standards. This new edition is released as part of the OJC Series.

Art Farmer & Donald Byrd - 2 Trumpets (1956) {Prestige OJCCD-018-2 rel 1992}
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© 1956, 1992 Prestige Records / Fantasy | OJCCD-018-2
Jazz / Bop / Trumpet

Art and Donald are in fine form, and if there is any competition it serves only to increase the musical yield. Jackie Mclean adds just the right note of astringency and variety of tone. Barrie Harris provides solid foundations for the improvisations while Doug Watkins and Art Taylor maintain impeccable pace. An excellent bop session and two trumpets is just the right number when its Farmer and Byrd.

Art Farmer & Gigi Gryce - When Farmer Met Gryce (1955) {Prestige OJCCD-072-2 rel 1994}
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© 1954-55, 1994 Prestige Records / Fantasy | OJCCD-072-2
Jazz / Bop / Hard Bop / Trumpet / Saxophone

One of Art Farmer's pivotal mid 50s sides – recorded in the company of altoist Gigi Gryce, a great player and a budding young arranger who helped Farmer really formulate the best side of his sound! The tracks are lyrically modern – but still have a nice dose of soul in them – a wonderful blend that really sets the stage for the move that Art was making away from earlier trumpeters in jazz – into that hip territory that was neither too cool, nor too overblown – and which would almost be known as "Farmer-like" in years to come! The album features Gryce and Farmer in 2 different groups – one with Horace Silver on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums – the other with Freddie Redd on piano, Addison Farmer on bass, and Art Taylor on drums.