Phil Woods - Rights Of Swing

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s

Time: 38:41

Size: 88.6 MB

Styles: Hard bop, Saxophone jazz

Year: 1960/2013

Art: Front

[ 6:35] 1. Prelude And Part 1

[ 7:43] 2. The Rights Of Swing Ballad

[ 5:42] 3. The Rights Of Swing Waltz

[11:23] 4. The Rights Of Swing Scherzo

[ 7:16] 5. The Rights Of Swing Presto

This Candid recording is such a major success that it is surprising that altoist Phil Woods has rarely recorded in this context. The all-star octet not only features the altoist/leader but trumpeter Benny Bailey, trombonist Curtis Fuller, baritone saxophonist Sahib Shihab, the innovative French horn player Julius Watkins (a major factor in this music), pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Buddy Catlett, and drummer Osie Johnson. This set (reissued by Black Lion on CD) consists entirely of Woods' five-part "Rights of Swing" suite, which clocks in around 38 minutes. The colorful arrangements use the distinctive horns in inventive fashion and the music (which leaves room for many concise solos) holds one's interest throughout. One of Phil Woods' finest recordings, it's a true gem. ~Scott Yanow

Rights Of Swing

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