Benny Golson's energetic groove jazz
This album, produced by Benny Golson's quintet with Nat Adderley and Monty Alexander, features a lively ensemble centered around funky jazz. Its appeal lies in its light-hearted rhythm and solid performance.
Centered around the title track, this album features Golson's distinctively rounded tenor voice, swimming freely over a funky beat. Nat Adderley's cornet responds with crisp phrases, while Monty Alexander's piano adds softness to the songs with its light rhythm and bluesy phrasing. The ensemble moves in sync with each other, and a relaxed groove permeates the entire album. These hard bop virtuosos are laid back, emphasizing the joy of music itself, with a perfect balance of technique and relaxed mood.
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7 TRACKS:
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1)
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Mack The Knife (Funky Version)
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Moanin'
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3)
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Sidewinder
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Mississippi Windows
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Work Song
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Moritat (Modern Bebop Version)
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7)
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Blues March
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Piano - Monty Alexander
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Trumpet - Nat Adderley
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Tenor Saxophone - Benny Golson
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Drums - Marvin "Smitty" Smith
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Bass - Ray Drummond
