Swing's The Thing. Illinois Jacquet (sacd)

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Label: APO
Catalog: CVRJ 8023 SA
Format: SACD

Illinois Jacquet

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Illinois Jacquet's 1956 album Swing's The Thing features Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Jo Jones. Jacquet was famed for his imaginative improvisations and gave brilliant shows with the Count Basie orchestra at a number of Jazz At The Philharmonic concerts. On this recording Jimmy Jones on the piano was not responsible for providing the background for a vocal soloist but instead he delivers airy chords for the swinging tenor sax. Of special note is Jacquet's interpretation of "Harlem Nocturne," where his sound can best be described as truly soulful.

Price: $43.98