Charlie Mariano - Charlie Mariano (1955) [2013 Bethlehem Album Collection 1000] CD-Rip

Bethlehem released The Charlie Mariano Quartet in 1954 when altoist Charlie Mariano was at the prime of his bebop period. Mariano, whose alto tone mixes together Benny Carter and Charlie Parker, is accompanied by a quiet and supportive rhythm section comprised of pianist John Williams, bassist Max Bennett, and drummer Mel Lewis. Switching to tenor on four of the dozen selections, Mariano sounds in excellent form on ten standards, a blues, and his own "Floormat." A swinging cool bop date.


Tracks:

01. Johnny One Note (Rodgers, Hart) 5:34
02. The Very Thought Of You (Noble) 4:02
03. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Kern, Harbach) 3:13
04. King Of A Day (Fiorito, Lewis, Young) 5:25
05. Darn That Dream (DeLange, VanHeusen) 4:22
06. Floormat (Mariano) 4:35
07. Blues (Trad.) 6:46
08. I Heard You Cried Last Night (Kruga, Grouya) 4:13

Personnel:

Charlie Mariano - alto sax
Max Bennett - bass
John Williams - piano
Mel Lewis - drums