Warne Marsh – Warne Marsh (1958)

Atlantic – 1291Rec. Dates : December 12, 1957, January 16, 1958Stream this Album Tenor Sax : Warne MarshBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Philly Joe Jones, Paul MotianPiano : Ronnie Ball   Billboard : 11/10/1958A Billboard Pick Tenor man Warne Marsh has had a long road to hew to gain recognition, but he is finally beginning to achieve a measure of fame. On

Elvin Jones – And Then Again (1965)

Atlantic – 1443Rec. Dates : February 16 & March 18, 1965Stream this Album Drums : Elvin JonesArranger/Director : Melba ListonBaritone Sax : Charles DavisBass : Paul Chambers, Art DavisFlute : Frank WessPiano : Don Friedman, Hank JonesTenor Sax : Frank WessTrombone : J.J. Johnson (as Hunt Peters)   Billboard : 10/16/1965 Jones, best known for his percussion with Coltrane, displays his unique ability to produce

John Coltrane – Coltrane Plays the Blues (1962)

Atlantic – 1382Rec. Date : October 24, 1960Stream this Album Tenor / Soprano Sax : John ColtraneBass : Steve DavisDrums : Elvin JonesPiano : McCoy Tyner   Billboard : 07/21/1962 One of Coltrane’s most provocative albums to date. The set, as the title indicates, is composed of blues tunes, and some of them have an unusual and telling sound. The

Billy Taylor – One for Fun (1960)

Atlantic – 1329Rec. Date : June 24, 1959Stream this Album Piano : Billy TaylorBass : Earl MayDrums : Kenny Dennis   Billboard : 07/11/1960Four Stars Taylor’s tasteful, smart piano solo work is nicely showcased in this package of nostalgic oldies and originals. Excellent backing is provided by Earl May on bass and Kenny Dennis on drums. A storng programming source for jazz

Shelly Manne – Boss Sounds! (1966)

Atlantic LP – 1469Rec. Date : June 20, 1966Stream this Album Drums : Shelly ManneAlto Sax : Frank StrozierBass : Monty BudwigPiano : Russ FreemanTrumpet : Conte Candoli Billboard : 11/19/1966 Rack up one more for Shelly Manne. Two of the six numbers written by alto sax man Frank Strozier, demonstrate the varied talent of Shelley’s supporting artists. They are Idle One,

John Coltrane – Coltrane Jazz (1961)

Atlantic – 1354Rec. Dates : November 24 & December 2, 1959, October 21, 1960Stream this Album Tenor Sax : John ColtraneBass : Paul Chambers, Steve DavisDrums : Jimmy Cobb, Elvin JonesPiano : Wynton Kelly, McCoy Tyner Billboard : 01/30/1961Spotlight Winner of the Week Coltrane, who has been garnering much critical praise for his unorthodox rambling improvisations recently comes up with a rather

Ornette Coleman – Change of the Century (1960)

Atlantic – 1327Rec. Dates : October 8, 1959, October 9, 1959 Stream this Album Alto Sax : Ornette ColemanBass : Charlie HadenDrums : Billy HigginsPocket Trumpet/Cornet : Don Cherry Billboard : 06/06/1960Jazz Spotlight Winner Ornette Coleman, the alto sax man whose style has aroused violent debate, shows on this waxing that he has both imagination

Charles Mingus – Blues & Roots (1960)

Atlantic – 1305Rec. Date : 02/04/1959 Stream this Album 10 Minute Record Reviews : Episode #269 Bass : Charles MingusAlto Sax : Jackie McLean, John HandyBaritone Sax : Pepper AdamsDrums : Dannie RichmondPiano : Horace Parlan, Mal WaldronTenor Sax : Booker ErvinTrombone : Jimmy Knepper, Willie Dennis Billboard : 03/21/1960Three stars Charlie Mingus gets a

Hank Crawford – The Soul Clinic (1961)

Atlantic – 1372Rec. Date : October 7, 1960, February 24, 1961, May 2, 1961Stream this Album Alto Sax : Hank CrawfordBari Sax : Leroy CooperBass : Edgar WillisDrums : Bruno Carr, Milt TurnerTenor Sax : Dave NewmanTrumpet : Phil Guilbeau, John Hunt   High FidelityJohn S. Wilson : January 1962 Crawford is the alto saxophonist and musical director of Ray Charles’ sturdy little band, with

Milt Jackson – Plenty Plenty Soul (1957)

Atlantic – 1269Rec. Dates : January 5, 1957, January 7, 1957Stream this Album Vibes : Milt JacksonAlto Sax : Cannonball AdderleyArranger : Quincy JonesBaritone Sax : Sahib ShihabBass : Oscar Pettiford, Percy HeathDrums : Connie Kay, Art BlakeyPiano : Horace SilverTenor Sax : Lucky Thompson, Frank FosterTrombone : Jimmy ClevelandTrumpet : Joe Newman   American Record GuideMartin Williamson : February, 1958 Many of the “modern” jazz musicians are