Even critics who feel (against the recorded evidence to the contrary)
that little of tenor saxophonist Lester Young's postwar playing is at
the level of his earlier performances make an exception for this
session. Young was clearly inspired by the other musicians (trumpeter
Roy Eldridge, trombonist Vic Dickenson, pianist Teddy Wilson, guitarist
Freddie Green, bassist Gene Ramey, and drummer Jo Jones), who together
made for a very potent band of swing all-stars. The five songs on this
album and bonus track, include some memorable renditions of ballads and a
fine version of "You Can Depend on Me," but it is the explosive joy of
the fiery "Gigantic Blues" that takes honors. This set, a real gem, is
highly recommended.
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Incluso los críticos que consideran (en contra de la evidencia
registrada que indica lo contrario) que poco del saxofonista tenor
Lester Young está al nivel de sus actuaciones anteriores, hacen una
excepción en esta sesión. Young se inspiró claramente en los otros
músicos (el trompetista Roy Eldridge, el trombonista Vic Dickenson, el
pianista Teddy Wilson, el guitarrista Freddie Green, el bajista Gene
Ramey, y el baterista Jo Jones), que juntos formaron una banda muy
potente de estrellas del swing. Las cinco canciones de este álbum y el
bonus track, incluyen algunas interpretaciones memorables de baladas y
una fina versión de "You Can Depend on Me", pero es la alegría explosiva
del ardiente "Gigantic Blues" la que se lleva los honores. Este
conjunto, una verdadera joya, es muy recomendable.
Tracks:
01 - I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan
02 - I Didn't Know What Time It Was
03 - Gigantic Blues
04 - This Year's Kisses
05 - You Can Depend on Me
06 - Funky Blues Nº2 (bonus track)
Personnel:
Lester Young, Tenor Sax
Roy Eldridge, Trumpet
Vic Dickenson, Trombone
Teddy Wilson, Piano
Freddie Green, Guitar
Gene Ramey, Bass
Jo Jones, Drums
Recorded January 12, 1956 / Fine Sound Studios, New York City
Label: Phoenix
Total Time - 69:39
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