After Hours

Performer: Kenny Burrell/Wess/Frank Wess/Thad Jones
Artist: Mal Waldron; Paul Chambers; Art Taylor
Distributor: Fantasy (distributor)

Notes: Full performer name: Thad Jones/Kenny Burrell/Frank Wess. Personnel: Thad Jones, Kenny Burrell, Frank Wess, Mal Waldron, Paul Chambers, Arthur Taylor. Originally released on Prestige (7118). All tracks have been digitally remastered from original analog master tapes. Although Thad Jones' name appears first on this CD reissue, pianist Mal Waldron is actually the session's main force. Waldron contributed all four selections (all of which are worthwhile, even if none caught on) and is a key soloist with the sextet, which also includes trumpeter Jones, Frank Wess on tenor and flute, guitarist Kenny Burrell, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor. Fine straight-ahead music, very much in the modern mainstream of 1957. ~ Scott Yanow A leaderless sextet jams on four of pianist Mal Waldron's originals; the performances range from eight to 12 minutes apiece. The all-star lineup (trumpeter Thad Jones, Frank Wess on tenor and flute, guitarist Kenny Burrell, Waldron, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor) is in fine form on the straightahead material and bop fans will want to pick up this reissue CD. ~ Scott Yanow

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