The Australian Jazz Quintet - In Free Style (1958) [2014 Bethlehem Album Collection 1000] CD-Rip

The style's never too free here – not in an avant jazz way – but the group's definitely opening up a bit more than before, and making even more magic with their music! The lineup has changed a bit from earlier albums from this combo – but key Australian players are still very much on hand – the great Bryce Rhode on piano, Jack Brokensha on vibes, and Errol Buddle on reeds! Rhode is one of the best pianists of the time – sadly overlooked upon his 60s return to Australian (where he made some wonderful records) – and his careful sense of tone really starts things off wonderfully – and brings more out of the vibes than we've ever heard on Brokensha's later records. Titles include the long "Take Three Parts Jazz" suite – plus "Detour Ahead", "I'll Remember April", "Bewitched", and "Swingin Goatsherd Blues".

Tracks:

01. Swingin' Goatsherd Blues (5:38)
02. Bewitched (5:57)
03. Taking A Chance On Love (4:34)
04. The Way You Look Tonight (4:40)
05. I'll Remember April (4:36)
06. Detour Ahead (4:09)
07. Too Marvelous For Words (3:39)
08. Take Three Parts Jazz (9:44)

Personnel:

Jack Brokensha - vibes
Errol Buddle - tenor sax, bariton sax, clarinet
Ed Gaston - bass
Bryce Rohde - piano
Dick Healey - alto sax, flute
Osie Johnson - drums
Jerry Segal - drums