Johnny Coles Quartet - The Warm Sound (1961) [2021] Hi-Res

Trumpeter Johnny Coles, best-known for his association with Charles Mingus in 1964, made his recording debut as a leader on this Epic session which was reissued on CD in 1995 by Koch. A bop-based trumpeter with a lyrical sound of his own, Coles is showcased here with an excellent quartet (Kenny Drew or Randy Weston on piano, bassist Peck Morrison and drummer Charlie Persip). He is in top form on a pair of standards (including "If I Should Lose You"), his own blues "Room 3" and four Weston originals; the reissue adds an alternate take of "Hi-Fly" to the original program. A fine outing.


Tracks:

01 - Room 3 05:44
02 - Where 07:50
03 - Come Rain or Come Shine 05:35
04 - Hi-Fly 05:39
05 - Pretty Strange 05:50
06 - If I Should Lose You 05:23

Personnel:

Bass – Peck Morrison
Drums – Charlie Persip
Piano – Kenny Drew
Trumpet – Johnny Coles