Miles Davis – Milestones (1958)

Columbia – CL 1193Rec. Dates : February 4 and March 4, 1958Stream this Album Trumpet : Miles DavisAlto Sax : Cannonball AdderleyBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Philly Joe JonesPiano : Red GarlandTenor Sax : John Coltrane   Billboard : 09/22/1958 This is one of Miles Davis’ best to date. In addition to Davis’ fine tone

Benny Golson – The Modern Touch (1958)

Riverside – RLP 12-256Rec. Dates : December 19 & 23, 1957Stream this Album Tenor Sax : Benny GolsonBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Charlie Persip, Max RoachPiano : Wynton KellyTrombone : J.J. JohnsonTrumpet : Kenny Dorham   American Record GuideMartin Williams : August, 1958 In the past year or so, Golson has attracted considerable attention as

Wynton Kelly Trio – Smokin’ at the Half Note (1965)

Verve – V6-8633Rec. Dates : June 24, August 13, September 17 & 22, 1965Stream this Album Piano : Wynton KellyGuitar : Wes MontgomeryBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Jimmy Cobb   Cashbox : 12/18/1965 The Wynton Kelly Trio, with the leader on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums, along with outstanding jazz

Cannonball Adderley – Julian Cannonball Adderley (1955)

EmArcy – MG 36043Rec. Dates : July 21 & 29, August 5, 1955 Stream this Album Alto Sax : Cannonball AdderleyArranger : Quincy JonesBaritone Sax : Cecil PayneBass : Paul ChambersCornet : Nat AdderleyDrums : Kenny Clarke, Max RoachFlute : Jerome RichardsonPiano : John WilliamsTenor Sax : Jerome RichardsonTrombone : Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson Billboard

Cannonball Adderley – Presenting Cannonball (1955)

Savoy – MG 12018Rec. Date : July 14, 1955 Stream this Album Alto Sax : Cannonball AdderleyCornet : Nat AdderleyBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Kenny ClarkePiano : Hank Jones Billboard : 11/26/1955 After the big buildup, here’s the proof: Cannonball is quite an alto man. He’s directly in the tradition of Charlie Parker; has similar

Hal McKusick – Triple Exposure (1958)

Prestige – PRLP 7135Rec. Date : December 27, 1957 Alto Sax : Hal McKusickBass : Paul ChambersClarinet : Hal McKusickDrums : Charlie PersipPiano : Eddie CostaTenor Sax : Hal McKusickTrombone : Billy Byers Stream this AlbumListening to Prestige : #261   Billboard : 04/28/1958Two stars Hal McKusick, one of the better reed men in today’s modern

Jackie McLean – Capuchin Swing (1960)

Blue Note – BLP 4038Rec. Date : April 17, 1960 Alto Sax : Jackie McLeanBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Arthur TaylorPiano : Walter Bishop Jr.Trumpet : Blue Mitchell Strictlyheadies : 09/26/2019Stream this Album   Billboard : 12/19/1960Three stars Modern alto saxophonist McLean contributes some soul-searing solos on this album, especially on Condition Blue. Five of the Six

Lee Morgan – Lee-Way (1961)

Blue Note – BLP 4034Rec. Date : 04/28/1960 Trumpet : Lee MorganAlto Sax : Jackie McLeanBass : Paul ChambersDrums : Art BlakeyPiano : Bobby Timmons Strictlyheadies : 09/21/2019Stream this Album   Cashbox : 04/29/1961 This is essentially a Jazz Messengers date with an expanded spotlight on Lee Morgan. Blakey is here to lay down a vitally