Art Taylor's Wailers - Wailin' At The Vanguard

Styles: Hard Bop, Post Bop
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:31
Size: 143,3 MB
Art: Front

( 0:14)  1. Street Intro
( 1:24)  2. A.T.'s Shout
( 0:25)  3. Bridge Theme
( 0:49)  4. Band Introductions
( 8:24)  5. Dear Old Stockholm
( 8:25)  6. Stressed Out
( 4:50)  7. So Sorry Please
( 0:20)  8. Bridge Theme
( 8:59)  9. Mr A.T. Revisted
( 0:36) 10. Interchat
( 5:07) 11. Sophisticated Lady
( 5:34) 12. In A Sentimental Mood
( 6:24) 13. Chelsea Bridge
(10:13) 14. Harlem Mardi Gras
( 0:40) 15. Bridge Theme-Salt Peanuts

Following the successful Mr. A.T., drummer Art Taylor found himself to be a modern-day Art Blakey by leading a youthful group known as Taylor's Wailers. Pianist Jacky Terrason is a versatile player with a distinct voice, who along with Taylor is the heart and soul of this band. Going back to the '50s, the leader fancied the dynamics of two saxophonists playing off of each other, which Abraham Burton and Willie Williams do exceedingly well here. Walter Bolden's compositions make for the most interesting moments here, in particular the "Bridge Theme" which is restated throughout. This is excellent hard bop played by a true master, and it's a shame that "Mr. A.T." passed away shortly after this recording was made. ~ Robert Taylor http://www.allmusic.com/album/wailin-at-the-vanguard-mw0000102016

Personnel: Arthur Taylor (drums), Abraham Burton (alto saxophone), Willie Williams (tenor saxophone), Jacky Terrasson (piano), Tyler Mitchell (acoustic bass).

Wailin' At The Vanguard

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