Phil Woods - Rights of Swing (1961)

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Title: Rights of Swing
Year Of Release: 2001
Label: Candid [KICJ 8375]
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 39:28
Total Size: 254 MB(+3%)
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Tracklist

01. Prelude and Part I (Woods) - 6:46
02. Part II (Ballad) (Woods) - 7:52
03. Part III (Waltz) (Woods) - 5:56
04. Part IV (Scherzo) (Woods) - 11:34
05. Part V (Presto) (Woods) - 7:20

personnel :

Phil Woods - alto saxophone
Benny Bailey - trumpet
Curtis Fuller (#1-4), Willie Dennis (#5) - trombone
Sahib Shihab - baritone saxophone
Julius Watkins - French horn
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Buddy Catlett - bass
Osie Johnson (#1-4), Mickey Roker (#5) - drums

This Candid recording is such a major success that it is surprising that altoist Phil Woods has rarely recorded in this context. The all-star octet not only features the altoist/leader but trumpeter Benny Bailey, trombonist Curtis Fuller, baritone saxophonist Sahib Shihab, the innovative French horn player Julius Watkins (a major factor in this music), pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Buddy Catlett, and drummer Osie Johnson. This set (reissued by Black Lion on CD) consists entirely of Woods' five-part "Rights of Swing" suite, which clocks in around 38 minutes. The colorful arrangements use the distinctive horns in inventive fashion and the music (which leaves room for many concise solos) holds one's interest throughout. One of Phil Woods' finest recordings, it's a true gem.~Scott Yanow