Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (Hybrid SACD)
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Walter Davis Jr. - piano
Donald Byrd - trumpet [click here to see more Vinyl/SACD featuring Donald Byrd]
Sam Jones - bass
Jackie McLean - alto saxophone [click here to see more Vinyl/SACD featuring Jackie McLean]
Art Taylor – drums [Click here to see more Vinyl/SACD featuring Art Taylor]
Written by Walter Davis Jr.
1 Hybrid SACD
Original analog Master tape : YES
Stereo
Studio
Label : Analogue Productions
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded August 2, 1959 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Produced by Alfred Lion
Remastered by Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering
Originally released in 1959
Reissued in 2011
Tracks:
- 'Smake It
- Loodle-Lot
- Sweetness
- Rhumba Nhumba
- Minor Mind
- Millie's Delight
Reviews:
“Walter Davis, Jr.'s debut record as a leader for Blue Note is a terrific hard bop session, a driving collection of six original tunes that emphasize the strengths not only of the pianist himself, but also his supporting band: trumpeter Donald Byrd, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Art Taylor. Apart from the lovely ballad "Sweetness," Davis Cup moves along at a brisk pace, with the rhythm section urging the soloists to new heights. Byrd has rarely sounded better, and on this date McLean provides ample evidence that he was moving beyond the conventions of hard bop and developing his own unique style. Davis, of course, does more than acquit himself -- he contributes an engaging, energetic performance that keeps the music grounded. His compositions are just as captivating, whether it's the swinging "Rhumba Nhumba" or the darkly invigorating "Minor Mind." It all adds up to a wonderful straight-ahead hard bop date, one that's so good it's a wonder that Davis didn't receive another chance to lead a session until 1979.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,59 / 5