Matthew Gee – Jazz by Gee (1957)

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Riverside – RLP 12-221Rec. Dates : July 19, 1956, August 22, 1956Stream this Album Trombone : Matthew GeeAlto Sax : Ernie HenryBaritone Sax : Cecil PayneBass : John Simmons, Wilbur WareDrums : Art TaylorPiano : Joe KnightTenor Sax : Frank FosterTrumpet : Kenny Dorham Billboard : 01/12/1957Score of 68 Trombonist Gee plays in the romantic, robust manner of Bennie Green, and occasionally goes a little more modern.…

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Bennie Green – Back on the Scene (1958)

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Blue Note – BLP 1587Rec. Date : March 23, 1958 Trombone : Bennie GreeneBass : George TuckerDrums : Louis HayesPiano : Joe KnightTenor Sax : Charlie Rouse Strictlyheadies : 05/05/2019Stream this Album Billboard : 06/30/1958Three stars A very tasty set that features several good tracks. The arrangements are inventive, and Green‘s trombone sound is nicely showcased with excellent support from this group.…

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