Jack Sheldon - Playing For Change

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:04
Size: 144.4 MB
Styles: Bop, West Coast jazz
Year: 1986/2007
Art: Front

[4:38] 1. Angel Eyes
[5:51] 2. Along Came Betty
[5:10] 3. Ne Quittez Pas
[3:44] 4. You Better Go Now
[4:52] 5. The Chase
[5:19] 6. Dear Ann
[3:17] 7. Wait And See
[5:39] 8. That Old Feeling
[4:02] 9. Follow Me
[4:58] 10. Just For A Thrill
[4:43] 11. Trane's Strain
[4:57] 12. No Trump
[5:48] 13. Nancy

Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion; Bass – Rufus Reid; Drums – Ben Riley; Flugelhorn – Don Sickler (tracks: 2); Piano – Barry Harris (2); Trumpet – Jack Sheldon. Recorded May 24 & 25, 1986 at Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Jack Sheldon is probably better known for his trumpet playing on other musicians' record dates, but this 1986 studio date more than proves he is a capable leader. With fellow veterans Barry Harris on piano, alto saxophonist Jerry Dodgion, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Ben Riley, Sheldon is in top form. Also known for his humorous vocals, he sticks exclusively to trumpet on this occasion, delivering a lyrical solo in "Angel Eyes" and trading licks with Dodgion in a brisk rendition of "The Chase." Fluegelhornist Don Sickler (who did most of the arrangements for the date) sits in during "Along Came Betty." Sheldon also contributed the original ballad "Wait and See," an emotional work that connects with the listener without the need of a lyric. Recommended. ~Ken Dryden

Playing For Change

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