Harold Ashby • The Viking

 

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
Tenor-saxophonist Harold Ashby has had relatively few opportunities to record as a leader, making this date for the Norwegian Gemini label a notable effort. Ashby, who is heavily influenced by Ben Webster, gets to stretch out while accompanied by the Norman Simmons Trio (with Simmons on piano, bassist Paul West and drummer Gerryck King). The repertoire includes four mostly basic Ashby originals plus a quartet of swing standards; "I Got It Bad" and "Whispering" are highlights. A strong effort by the very underrated veteran tenor.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-viking-mw0000571931

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El saxofonista tenor Harold Ashby ha tenido relativamente pocas oportunidades de grabar como líder, por lo que esta fecha para el sello noruego Gemini es un esfuerzo notable. Ashby, muy influido por Ben Webster, se explaya acompañado por el Norman Simmons Trio (con Simmons al piano, el bajista Paul West y el batería Gerryck King). El repertorio incluye cuatro temas originales de Ashby, en su mayoría básicos, además de un cuarteto de estándares del swing; destacan "I Got It Bad" y "Whispering". Un gran esfuerzo del veterano tenor, muy infravalorado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-viking-mw0000571931

Tracks:
1 - The Viking - 7:59
2 - Hash - 5:05
3 - I Got It Bad - 5:13
4 - Whispering - 5:13
5 - Tasty - 5:56
6 - Solitude - 5:13
7 - Rose Room - 8:45
8 - Simplicity - 5:27


Credits:
    Bass – Paul West
    Drums – Gerryck King
    Piano – Norman Simmons
    Tenor Saxophone – Harold Ashby

Label:    Gemini Records (7) – GMCD 60
Country:    Norway
Released:    1989
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/11649284-Harold-Ashby-The-Viking

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