Ruby Braff - Linger Awhile

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1999
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:10
Size: 158,9 MB
Art: Front

( 9:19)  1. Sweet Sue
( 7:25)  2. Ghost of a Chance
( 3:17)  3. Wishing
( 8:29)  4. I Cover the Waterfront
( 5:52)  5. Keeping Out of Mischief Now
( 5:00)  6. Linger Awhile
( 5:50)  7. I'm in the Market for You
( 6:55)  8. Romance in the Dark
( 5:59)  9. When You Wish Upon a Star
(11:00) 10. I Can't Get Started

This compilation combines tracks from three separate early-'50s recording sessions. Braff, heard on trumpet rather than cornet, is in great form, and is joined by Vic Dickenson, Nat Pierce, and now-obscure tenor saxophonist Samuel Margolis on a swinging "Sweet Sue." Two tracks come from a Dickenson-led date; the best is a very relaxed take on "I Cover the Waterfront." Only one selection comes from a meeting of Braff and fellow trumpeter Buck Clayton, but it's a gem an extended look at "I Can't Get Started." As with many Vanguard reissues of recent vintage, the only complaint is that each of the record dates merited a separate re-release instead of this enjoyable but piecemeal anthology CD. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/linger-awhile-mw0000258734

Personnel:  Trumpet – Buck Clayton (tracks: 10), Ruby Braff;  Bass – Aaron Bell (tracks: 10), Walter Page (tracks: 1 to 9);  Clarinet – Edmond Hall (tracks: 4, 5);  Drums – Bobby Donaldson (tracks: 10), Jo Jones (tracks: 1 to 3, 6 to 9), Les Erskine (tracks: 4, 5);  Guitar – Steve Jordan (3) (tracks: 4, 5, 10);  Piano – Jimmy Jones (3) (tracks: 10), Nat Pierce (tracks: 1 to 3, 6 to 9), Sir Charles Thompson (tracks: 4, 5);  Saxophone – Buddy Tate (tracks: 10), Samuel Margolis (tracks: 1 to 3, 6 to 9);  Trombone – Benny Morton (tracks: 10), Vic Dickenson (tracks: 1 to 9)

Linger Awhile

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