Monday, December 29, 2008

Cosiner’s Monthly Album Reviews: October 2008 Part 3


Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore: Blowing In From Chicago (Blue Note 1549, 1957)

A great double-tenor session LP from Chicagoans Clifford Jordan and John Gilmore recorded in 1957. Also one of Gilmore's very few appearances outside of the Sun Ra Arkestra. So much energy from both players (they were really young at the time of this recording, probably in their early 20's?) their fire burns straight through all seven songs. With rhythmic accompaniment from Art Blakey (d), Curly Russell (b) and Horace Silver (p) the combination here creates a great looseness that allows Jordan and Gilmore to shine on their tenors. Generally I am not a big Blue Note head when it comes down to collecting older titles, but this is a great one to own a clean copy on vinyl. I see the original 1957 pressing going for anywhere between $50 to $100. Just like many other Blue Note titles, some of the later Japanese pressings have better sound quality and they are more affordable, unless you are a diehard Blue Note head...

Happy halloween,

-Cosiner

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