16-08-2014, 18:05
It's been some time since I ventured back to the jazz scene, but this album musically highlighted a night in with a beloved bottle of Glenfidditch. The live-recording album is wonderful, not suprising given the ensemble that performs on it. Art Blakey on drums, Clifford Brown on trumpet, Lou Donaldson on alto sax, Horace Silver on piano and Curly Russell on bass. If you're a little familiar with these mens careers and talents then you can imagine the musically stimulating performances they can provide. I was swept away as the vibrant atmosphere of the live crowd inspired the band to deliver instant jazz classics and jaw dropping solos. So when you can, take a trip to Birdland.