Whisper Not – Milt Jackson, Benny Golson & Art Farmer

by | Aug 14, 2020 | Sextet

This is a reunion of sorts, because it’s the first time that Milt Jackson, Benny Golson and Art Farmer have played together since 1958.  Whisper Not was recorded at Jazzbaltica, Salzau, Germany in June, 1997.  The trio is joined by Ulf Wakenius 0n guitar, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass and Jonas Johansen playing drums.  Listen for NHOP’s jaw-dropping bass solo.  You just don’t hear bigger or better than these giants, who once again prove that music truly is the international language!

Along Came Betty – Art Blakey

by | Jul 18, 2020 | Sextet

In 1958 Benny Golson was inspired by the woman he was dating to write “Along Came Betty”.  It has since become a favorite of saxophonists, guitarists and piano players.  Eventually, Jon Hendricks wrote some lyrics. The first recording of “Along Came Betty” was on the seminal hard bop album “Moanin’” by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.  It featured an all-Philadelphia cast of Art Blakey (drums), Lee Morgan (trumpet), Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Jymie Merritt (bass) and Bobby Timmons (piano).

The ensemble for this updated performance consists of Javon Jackson (Tenor), Phill Harper (trumpet), Benny Green (piano), Robin Eubanks (trombone), Peter Washington (bass) and of course Art Blakey (drums).

Work Song – Cannonball Adderley Quintet

by | Sep 22, 2017 | Sextet

Get ready to be blown away!  This live rendition of the Work Song was recorded in 1963.  It features Cannonball Adderley on alto sax with what he called “one of his better solos”.  Also Nat Adderley plays cornet, Joe Zawinul piano, Sam Jones bass, and Louis Hayes is on drums.