Osie Johnson - The Happy Jazz Of Osie Johnson (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

Osie Johnson - The Happy Jazz Of Osie Johnson (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

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© 2014 Solid Records / Bethlehem | CDSOL-6136 | LP BCP-66

Jazz / Bop / Bebop / Drums

Osie Johnson looks a bit blurry on the cover, but the music on the record is razor-sharp – a great demonstration not only of Johnson's skill on the drums, but also his rare talents as a leader! Osie graced countless top-shelf sessions in the 50s, but only got a rare few chances to work up front – and he does a great job here with a shifting lineup that includes Thad Jones on trumpet, Frank Wess on tenor and flute, Henry Coker on trombone, and Ernie Watkins on alto – all players used in differently-sized groups throughout the length of the set. Most tunes have a nice groove – a bounce that might refer to the "happy" in the title – and Johnson also sings at a few points, with this great raspy R&B style. Titles include "Osmosis", "Cat Walk", "Johnson's Whacks", "The Desert Song", "Osie's Oasis", and "Flute To Boot".

Urbie Green - Urbie: East Coast Jazz Series No.6 (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

Urbie Green - Urbie: East Coast Jazz Series No.6 (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

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© 2014 Solid Records / Bethlehem | CDSOL-6128 | LP BCP-14

Jazz / Bop / Trombone

One of the strongest albums ever cut by trombonist Urbie Green – a player who had a heck of a lot of talent, but who unfortunately could sometimes end up in some schmaltzy settings. Fortunately, this isn't one of them – as the group includes players like Jimmy Lyon on piano, Oscar Pettiford on bass, Osie Johnson on drums, and Ike Horowitz on tenor – actually a nom-du-date for Al Cohn! The arrangements are tight, but never too much so – and there's a good degree of spirit in both the playing, and the compositions – some of which are by arranger Marion Evans. Titles include "Sneaky Pete", "Sassafras", "Melody In Bb", "How About You", and "Mutation".

Andy And The Bey Sisters - 'Round Midnight (1965) {2007 Prestige RVG Remasters Series}

Andy And The Bey Sisters - 'Round Midnight (1965) {2007 Prestige RVG Remasters Series}

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© 2007 Concord / Prestige | 0888072301658 | Prestige RVG Remasters Series | 24-bit remaster | PRLP 7411

Jazz / Hard Bop / Soul Jazz / Vocal Jazz

Andy Bey remains what he was back when this album first took shape—the most recognized, and perhaps the most recognizable, member of the Bey family. A fearsomely gifted singer, he boasts spectacular range all but disguised by the warmth and immediacy of his vocal instrument…Because of his prominence in the trio, Andy and the Bey Sisters often falls into the category of origin bands—the trio that launched Andy Bey’s career…

Milt Hinton - East Coast Jazz Series No.5 +1 (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

Milt Hinton - East Coast Jazz Series No.5 +1 (1955) {2014 Japanese Bethlehem Album Collection 1000}

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© 2014 Solid Records / Bethlehem | CDSOL-6127 | LP BCP-10

Jazz / Bop / Swing / Bass

Reissue. Features the latest remastering. Includes a Japanese description, lyrics, and bonus track. Features original cover artwork. One of the best (and few) sessions ever cut as a leader by bassist Milt Hinton – a crucially important player on his instrument, and an important force behind countless sessions of his generation! The album's a nicely laidback one – the kind that lets you get to hear Milt's bass work up front in the mix, a good thing, since it could often be buried in larger arrangements on other albums that he's appeared on. The group's a quartet – with Milt on bass, AJ Sciacca (Tony Scott) on clarinet, Dick Katz on piano, and Osie Johnson on drums – and titles include "Pick N Pat", "Katz's Meow", "Upstairs With Milt", "Mean To Me", "Ebony Silhouette", and "Cantus Firmus". Also features a bonus track – "Milt To The Hilt (alt)".