Kenny Dorham - Quiet Kenny (1959) [2017 DSD256]

Quiet Kenny is yet another reminder of what a trumpet giant Kenny Dorham was. Whether limning ballads such as "My Ideal," "Alone Together," "I Had the Craziest Dream," and "Old Folks," or investigating the timelessness and intricacies of the blues (his originals in this set with "Blue" in their titles), the former Charlie Parker cohort and ex-Jazz Messenger exhibits his subtle swing, personal sound, and finely-honed harmonic sense. Along the way these reflections and connections with Bird, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Harry James, and Louis Armstrong make for a rich legacy.

Tracks:

A1. Lotus Blossom
A2. My Ideal
A3. Blue Friday
A4. Alone Together

B1. Blue Spring Shuffle
B2. I Had The Craziest Dream
B3. Old Folks
B4. Mack The Knife

Personnel:

Kenny Dorham, trumpet
Tommy Flanagan, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Art Taylor, drums