BFT 227

[JSngry]

It's one where if you don't have the record, you will likely NEVER get it.

And yet, it's a very well known player! 

[Dub Modal]

Jeez. Others from that era are Clark Terry, Roy Eldridge, Idrees Sulieman, Fats Navarro and Red Rodney among a slew of others. I'm obviously not able to determine it by any familiarity with style. 

[mikeweil]

I will wait until I give a hint - or maybe I won't 😛

3 hours ago, JSngry said:

It's one where if you don't have the record, you will likely NEVER get it.

Yep.

3 hours ago, JSngry said:

And yet, it's a very well known player! 

Well, yes, and no.

[JSngry]

Yes, a very well known player.

A name that everybody here will recognize.

 

[Dub Modal]

My last guess for #3 is Gerald Wilson on trumpet. 

And with that I turn it over to other BFT Detectives. 

[Dan Gould]

Not sure how to reconcile

"It's one where if you don't have the record, you will likely NEVER get it."

and

"And yet, it's a very well known player! "

unless its an exceedingly obscure recording, never reissued and barely distributed. 

In other words, perfect for a BFT.

Edited February 7, 2023 by Dan Gould

[mikeweil]

9 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

unless its an exceedingly obscure recording, never reissued and barely distributed. 

In other words, perfect for a BFT.

It was released on one of the major jazz labels of its time. 

And yes, it's a perfect BFT item, obviously.

Edited February 8, 2023 by mikeweil

[Dub Modal]

12 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

It was released on of the major jazz labels of its time. 

And yes, it's a perfect BFT item, obviously.

Savoy? 

[Dub Modal]

Sorry, thought it was my last guess for Track 3 but nope. Can't help myself to try at least one more time. Let's call it an encore. Anyway, Shorty Rogers? And if so, on Capitol or RCA? 

Edited February 7, 2023 by Dub Modal
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[mikeweil]

None of the trumpet players or labels mentioned.

[mikeweil]

C'mon folks, there is more about this BFT than the one mystery trumpet track. In contemporary terms l sould have said it was an independent label, btw.

[Dub Modal]

NHOP/Kenny Drew on #10?

[Dan Gould]

39 minutes ago, Dub Modal said:

NHOP/Kenny Drew on #10?

This thought made me re-listen (and I should kick myself for not thinking of the possibility but I suck at BFTs) ... I didn't think so at first but there's a run starting about 1:30 that does make me think of Drew.

[Dub Modal]

I could be way off base but it really sounds like them. Cohesive, serving the song and a lot of expression from each. 

[mikeweil]

Not Drew and NHÖP, but both well known players, one of them lived in Sandinavia, too, for several years. Doesn't anybody recognize the tune?

[mjzee]

I haven't read any of the prior comments.

1) I know this tune.  Written by Wes M?  I like how the pianist takes his time.  Guitarist sounds a little like Pat Martino.  Very nice and relaxing, has a good groove.

2) I'm guessing the scatter is not the pianist.  Is the pianist Jimmy Rowles?  Nice performance.

3) SQ sounds like the 50's.  I don't know the tune.  It's difficult to make a trumpet trio interesting.  I like the trumpeter; the bassist is a little too on-the-beat.

4) Leader has listened to a lot of Mingus.  Jack Walrath?  Bassist has a good sense of time...unless that's not a bassist.  Bob Stewart on tuba?  Is this all brass?

First 4 tracks: A lot of sense of space.  None can be considered dense.

5) Nice latin groove.  It is Ricky Ford?  Every jazz band should have a conga player.

6) Pretty Brazilian tune.  Reminiscent of Getz/Gilberto.

7) I don't know what language this is.  Singer has a nice voice.  Without knowing the words, I had a hard time relating to it or enjoying it.  Good performance.

8. I like this.  Laid back but insistent.  Sax has a great tone.  Nice front line: sax, trumpet (flugelhorn?), guitar.  Has a nice "Maiden Voyage" vibe.

9) Flute, guitar & piano.  Has a late 50's vibe (also the hard panning).  Also cello!  Chico Hamilton?  I like this.

10) Piano - bass.  Bassist is obviously not afraid of the pianist.  Nice interplay.  I'm curious who they are.  Wish the pianist stepped out more.  Good stuff.

11)  More bass, then baritone.  That's it - a duo?  Huh.  I like the control the bari exhibits - good tone.  Nice arrangement, but could've used more musicians.

12) Nice arrangement.  Very controlled.  Sax sounds like it could bust out, but stays confined.  The bongos give it an exotic feel.  This one surprised me.  Sounds romantic, but with a sinister undertone.

13) Organ only.  Sounds a little sleepy.  Organist has chops, but it didn't do much for me.  What does he sing at the end?

14) Finishing off with a big band.  Kinda berserk big band!  The vibes should be a giveaway, but no one comes to mind.  The vocal sounds more appropriate for Halloween.  Good fun.

Good BFT!  I look forward to the reveal.

Edited February 9, 2023 by mjzee

[mikeweil]

Thanks for the nice comments.

The tune of # 1 has already been identified, the Montgomery Brothers had recorded it, too.

The pianist of # 2 is inded Rowles. You never heard him sing?

The vibist of the last track is not a giveaway.  For the rest, enjoy reading the others' comments.

[Dan Gould]

Could the elusive trumpet trio be led by Ruby Braff, and on Vanguard?

[mikeweil]

Sorry, no. You are all thinking of trumpet players. Let me say it was not his main instrument .....

[Dan Gould]

17 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

Sorry, no. You are all thinking of trumpet players. Let me say it was not his main instrument .....

Oh, it's Benny Carter.

[mikeweil]

9 minutes ago, Dan Gould said:

Oh, it's Benny Carter.

Definitely not .....

[JSngry]

Ornette Coleman?

[Dan Gould]

8 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

Definitely not .....

Bear in mind I haven't listened to the track again since my first time thru.

[Dub Modal]

13 hours ago, mikeweil said:

Not Drew and NHÖP, but both well known players, one of them lived in Sandinavia, too, for several years. Doesn't anybody recognize the tune?

I don't. But the bassist is vocalizing a bit while soloing. That has to be a tell but I can't figure it out 

[JSngry]

Haven't gotten to a serious listen yet, but from the hints I'll guess Red Mitchell.