Lucky Thompson - Lucky Strikes

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1964
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:51
Size: 91,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:52)  1. In a Sentimental Mood
(4:04)  2. Fly With the Wind
(5:11)  3. Mid-Nite Oil
(4:07)  4. Reminiscent
(4:51)  5. Mumble Neua
(6:40)  6. I Forgot to Remember
(4:08)  7. Prey-Loot
(4:55)  8. Invitation

This CD reissue serves as a perfect introduction to the talents of the underrated saxophonist Lucky Thompson. Heard on four songs apiece on tenor and soprano (he was one of the first bop-oriented soprano players), Thompson plays two standards and six originals in a quartet with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Connie Kay. The playing time on this straight reissue of an earlier LP is a bit brief (just over 38 minutes), but the quality is quite high. Thompson's soprano solos in particular are quite memorable. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/lucky-strikes-mw0000649753

Personnel: Lucky Thompson (soprano & tenor saxophones); Hank Jones (piano); Richard Davis (bass); Connie Kay (drums).

Lucky Strikes

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