Something Wild (1961)

Dexter Gordon's second recording for Blue Note is a solidly swinging affair, yet constantly full of surprises. It's not unexpected that Gordon's tenor at this time (1961) was one of the most enjoyable in mainstream jazz, but his transition from the cool California scene to the hotter music environs of New York City had energized his sound and attitude. A first-time pairing with bassist Paul Chambers has something to do with this, but it also inspires pianist Kenny Drew to a great extent, while drummer Philly Joe Jones is his reliable, energetic self, and always works well with Gordon. Where Gordon's fluent melodic sense is perfectly demonstrated during the simple-as-pie groove waltz "Soul Sister," the steady, steamy bopper "I Want More," and the familiar Charlie Chaplin evergreen "Smile," his sense of expanding the specific line upon soloing is truly remarkable…

Red Prysock - Swingsation (1999) {Verve 314 547 878-2 rec 1951-1961}
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© 1951-61, 1999 Verve / PolyGram / Universal | 314 547 878-2
Jazz / Jump Blues / Swing / Jazz Blues / Saxophone

I first heard Mr. Prysock on the juke box at the Campus Inn soda counter in Utica, New York, circa 1953. At that point, I became an ardent jitterbugger, and life-long fan of Red. This album is a must-buy for me, though I have some of the tracks, already, on their original 45-rpm pressings. He inspired me, also, to take on the tenor sax, which I play to this day. The stomping, driving, energy of Red came though like a locomotive run wild, though completely on track. Prysock, the brother of singer Arthur, was the best of the Jump Tenor school, coming out of the stylings of Illinois Jacquet.

Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers formed in early 1961 in Hayes, Middlesex, borrowing their name from Duane Edward's hit 'Rebel Rouser'. Honing their skills playing popular Rock 'N' Roll covers, their local popularity drew the attention of legendary producer Joe Meek whose influence got them a contract with Parlophone.

A collection with songs from the sixties to the eighties.
"De Pre Historie Oldies Collection" based on the BRT TV- and radio shows "De Pre Historie". Each CD includes songs from one particular year, this lot includes the years 1961 until 1989. With songs from Nat King Cole Frankie Laine, Ray Charles, The Platters Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Cher, Tom Jones, The Bee Gees, Roxy Music, Abba, Queen, David Bowie and many more.

A collection with songs from the sixties to the eighties. "De Pre Historie Oldies Collection" based on the BRT TV- and radio shows "De Pre Historie". Each CD includes songs from one particular year, this lot includes the years 1961 until 1989.
With songs from Nat King Cole Frankie Laine, Ray Charles, The Platters Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Cher, Tom Jones, The Bee Gees, Roxy Music, Abba, Queen, David Bowie and many more.