Charles Moffett - The Gift (1969) [1993]

This largely successful Savoy reissue CD brings back an obscure session led by Charles Moffett who here mostly plays vibes and a bit of trumpet in addition to drums. He is teamed up with the underrated (and largely forgotten) tenor-saxophonist Paul Jeffrey, bassist Wilbur Ware and drummers Dennis O'Toole and seven-year old Codaryl Moffett. On some selections both O'Toole and Codaryl play drums and the latter proves to be able to hold his own even at such a young age; in fact Codaryl contributed two of the five originals. The songtitle "Avant Garde Got Soul Too" pretty well sums up this adventurous but often surprisingly melodic set.

Tracks:

1 - Avant Garde Got Soul Too
2 - Adverb
3 - The Gift
4 - Blues Strikes Again
5 - Yelricks

Personnel:

Charles Moffett - vibes, trumpet, drums
Paul Jeffrey - tenor sax
Wilbur Ware - bass
Dennis O'Toole - drums
Codaryl Moffett - drums