Roy Eldridge • The Nifty Cat

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
One of only two Eldridge-led studio sessions from the 1961-1974 period, this CD reissue of a set originally recorded for Master Jazz matches the great swing trumpeter with Budd Johnson (who doubles on tenor and soprano), trombonist Benny Morton, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist Tommy Bryant, and drummer Oliver Jackson. All six of the jump tunes are by Eldridge with "5400 North" and "Ball of Fire" being the best-known. For this album, the veteran trumpeter had a very rare opportunity to call his own shots on a recording date, and the generally inspired playing makes this CD a fine example of small-group swing from the early '70s.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/nifty-cat-mw0000188075

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Revisión
por Scott Yanow
Una de las dos únicas sesiones de estudio dirigidas por Eldridge del período 1961-1974, esta reedición en CD de un conjunto originalmente grabado para Master Jazz reúne al gran trompetista de swing con Budd Johnson (que dobla en tenor y soprano), el trombonista Benny Morton, el pianista Nat Pierce, el bajista Tommy Bryant y el baterista Oliver Jackson. Los seis temas de los saltos son de Eldridge, siendo "5400 North" y "Ball of Fire" los más conocidos. Para este álbum, el veterano trompetista tuvo la rara oportunidad de tomar sus propias decisiones en una fecha de grabación, y la interpretación, generalmente inspirada, hace de este CD un buen ejemplo de swing en grupo pequeño de principios de los 70.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/nifty-cat-mw0000188075

 

Tracklist:
1 - Jolly Hollis
Written-By – Roy Eldridge 9:38
2 - Cotton
Written-By – Roy Eldridge 4:57
3 - 5400 North
Written-By – Roy Eldridge 6:03
4 - Ball Of Fire
Written-By – Gene Krupa, Roy Eldridge 4:00
5 - Wineola
Vocals – Roy Eldridge
Written-By – Roy Eldridge 7:50
6 - The Niffy Cat
Written-By – Roy Eldridge 6:53


Credits:
    Design [Cover] – Bob Defrin
    Double Bass – Tommy Bryant
    Drums – Oliver Jackson
    Engineer [Recording] – Roger Rhodes
    Liner Notes – John S. Wilson
    Mastered By [CD] – Robert C. Ludwig*
    Photography By [Cover] – Bill Gottlieb*
    Piano – Nat Pierce
    Producer, Liner Notes – Bill Weilbacher
    Reissue Producer [Prepared For] – Arthur Moorhead
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Budd Johnson
    Trombone – Benny Morton
    Trumpet – Roy Eldridge

Notes:
Originally released on LP as Roy Eldridge Sextet by Master Jazz (MJR 8110).
Recorded on November 24, 1970 in New York City.


Label: New World Records – NW 349-2
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/4145623-Roy-Eldridge-The-Nifty-Cat-

 

 

 

 

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