Playlist 521 ~ 530

【PlayList 521】

THE COOKER - LEE MORGAN

Edward Lee Morgan (July 10, 1938 - February 19, 1972; aged 33) was an American jazz trumpeter and composer. One of the key hard bop musicians of the 1960s, Morgan came to prominence in his late teens, recording on John Coltrane's Blue Train (1957) and with the band of drummer Art Blakey before launching a solo career. After leaving Blakey for the final time, Morgan continued to work prolifically as both a leader and a sideman with the likes of Hank Mobley and Wayne Shorter, becoming a cornerstone of the Blue Note label.
The Cooker is an album by Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label in January 1958. It was recorded on September 29, 1957, and features a quintet with Morgan, Pepper Adams, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Recorded and released while Morgan was still just nineteen years old. 

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【PlayList 522】

THE ULTIMATE - ELVIN JONES

Elvin Ray Jones (September 9, 1927 - May 18, 2004; aged 76) was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949 and subsequently played in a Detroit house band led by Billy Mitchell. He moved to New York City in 1955 and worked as a drummer for John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Bud Powell and Miles Davis. From 1960 to 1966, he was a member of the John Coltrane quartet (along with Jimmy Garrison on bass and McCoy Tyner on piano), a celebrated recording phase, appearing on such albums as My Favorite Things, A Love Supreme, Ascension, and Live at Birdland.
The Ultimate is an album by Elvin Jones recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label. 

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【PlayList 523】

CAPUCHIN SWING - JACKIE McLEAN

John Lenwood "Jackie" McLean (May 17, 1931 - March 31, 2006; aged 74) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator, and is one of the few musicians to be elected to the DownBeat Hall of Fame in the year of their death.
Capuchin Swing is an album by Jackie McLean recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label. 

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【PlayList 524】

THE LOOK OF LOVE - STANLEY TURRENTINE

Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 - September 12, 2000 ; aged 66) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touched on jazz fusion during a stint on CTI in the 1970s. In the 1960s Turrentine was married to organist Shirley Scott, with whom he frequently recorded, and he was the younger brother of trumpeter Tommy Turrentine.
The Look of Love is an album by Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label in 1968 and arranged by Duke Pearson and Thad Jones.  

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【PlayList 525】

US THREE - HORACE PARLAN

Horace Parlan (January 19, 1931 - February 23, 2017; aged 86) was an American pianist and composer known for working in the hard bop and post-bop styles of jazz. In addition to his work as a bandleader Parlan was known for his contributions to the Charles Mingus recordings Mingus Ah Um and Blues & Roots.
Us Three is an album by Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded and released on the Blue Note label in 1960. 

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【PlayList 526】

OPEN HOUSE/PLAIN TALK - JIMMY SMITH

James Oscar Smith (December 8, 1925 - February 8, 2005: aged 79) was an American jazz musician whose albums often charted on Billboard magazine. He helped popularize the Hammond B-3 organ, creating a link between jazz and 1960s soul music.
Open House is an album by Jimmy Smith featuring performances recorded in 1960, but not released on the Blue Note label until 1968. The album didn't appear on CD until being reissued in 1992, as a twofer which also included Plain Talk, compiling all the recordings from the session. 

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【PlayList 527】

SET US FREE - REUBEN WILSON

Reuben Wilson (born April 9, 1935 ; age 86) is a jazz organist. He performs soul jazz and acid jazz, and is best known for his title track "Got to Get Your Own".
He played in Los Angeles with drummer Al Bartee, then moved to New York to begin a recording career. In addition to playing with jazz musicians Melvin Sparks and Willis Jackson, Wilson led the local band Wildare Express. He remains an active musician, and still resides in New York City.
Set Us Free is the fifth album by Reuben Wilson recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label. 

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【PlayList 528】

OF LOVE AND PEACE - LARRY YOUNG

Larry Young (also known as Khalid Yasin ; October 7, 1940 - March 30, 1978 ; aged 37) was an American jazz organist and occasional pianist. Young's early work was strongly influenced by the soul jazz of Jimmy Smith, but he later pioneered a more experimental, modal approach to the Hammond B-3.
Of Love and Peace is an album by Larry Young. It was recorded in 1966 and was released by Blue Note Records. 

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【PlayList 529】

ACCENT ON THE BLUES - BIG JOHN PATTON

John Patton (July 12, 1935 - March 19, 2002; aged 66) was an American jazz, blues and R&B pianist and organist often known by his nickname, Big John Patton. Patton was one of the most in-demand organists during the golden era of the Hammond B-3 organs between 1963 and 1970. He recorded extensively for Blue Note and performed or collaborated with Lloyd Price, Grant Green, and Lou Donaldson.
Accent on the Blues is an album by Big John Patton recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label. 

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【PlayList 530】

THE WORM - JIMMY McGRIFF

James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 - May 24, 2008 ; aged 72) was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist and organ trio bandleader. His childhood friend, organist Jimmy Smith, had begun earning a substantial reputation in jazz for his Blue Note albums and McGriff became entranced by the organ sound while Richard "Groove" Holmes played at his sister's wedding. Holmes went on to become McGriff's teacher and friend.
The Worm is an album by Jimmy McGriff featuring performances recorded in 1968 and originally released on the Solid State label. Solid State label was consolidated under United Artists' Blue Note label. 

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