Kenny had recently left the Jazz Messengers , Dorham wanted too front his own group . The very underated J.R. Montrose ,Dick Katz ,Sam Jones and Arthur Edgehill . This verticaly the same band as Live at Cafe Bohemia changing out Katz for Bobby Timmons, also adding Kenny Burrell on gutiar . This was a swingin band ,great straight ahead Jazz . Everyone in fine form . One of my all time greatest trumpet players in my humble oppinon.
Great album. And I appreciate the way that you made the video. Giving us closeups of the album cover so that we can read the notes reminds me of one of the great joys of owning vinyl - learning about the performer/band through reading the liner notes while memorizing the music. Excellent.
Indeed a bloody great “hard-boppish” effort with Kenny and his men. But the “Bohemia” sessions are, imo, by far his very best. They have a “harder-edge” with the great Bobby Timmons joining this fabulous group. Arthur Edgehill, who played on many Shirley Scott sessions, is one of my favourite drummers. Sadly the Jazz Prophets didn’t last very long. But this great album is certainly ‘reeling” with the finest of swingers. Dig & Enjoy& Cheers!
Anche se la critica non lo considera tanto, questo è il mio album preferito del grande K.D. Poi lui continua a cambiare voce alla tromba e sembrano trombettisti diversi che suonano. E suonano tutti divinament! E J.R. Moterose è un grande sassofonista muscoloso.
TONE B HURT About the mid 50’s the be- bop started changing in the hard-bop style. Groups like Blakey, Silver, Cannonball, just to name a few. Kenny was among these fantastic Jazz men in transition, so to say. So what we are hearing here are subtle chances breeching into a newer style. But listen to Kenny’s live-sessions at the “Cafe Bohemia”, and that’s were this style chances becomes very evident. Enjoy this bloody-ripper & Cheers!
I bought it early sixties in N.Y.and still treasure it!!one of best jazz albums according to my ideas.Dorham played in a fantastic way!thank you!
This is a magnificent album.
I also think so. The "Tahitian suite" is phenomenal.
Kenny had recently left the Jazz Messengers , Dorham wanted too front his own group . The very underated J.R. Montrose ,Dick Katz ,Sam Jones and Arthur Edgehill . This verticaly the same band as Live at Cafe Bohemia changing out Katz for Bobby Timmons, also adding Kenny Burrell on gutiar . This was a swingin band ,great straight ahead Jazz . Everyone in fine form . One of my all time greatest trumpet players in my humble oppinon.
KD è un gigante con un gusto inarrivabile e una voce di tromba caldissima.
hremdldw You are spot on! Cheers!
Per me KD il migliore!
Giacomo Dazzi Grazie mille. Cin Cin!
An incredible lineup of phenomenal musicians
Great album. And I appreciate the way that you made the video. Giving us closeups of the album cover so that we can read the notes reminds me of one of the great joys of owning vinyl - learning about the performer/band through reading the liner notes while memorizing the music. Excellent.
Indeed a bloody great “hard-boppish” effort with Kenny and his men. But the “Bohemia” sessions are, imo, by far his very best. They have a “harder-edge” with the great Bobby Timmons joining this fabulous group. Arthur Edgehill, who played on many Shirley Scott sessions, is one of my favourite drummers. Sadly the Jazz Prophets didn’t last very long.
But this great album is certainly ‘reeling” with the finest of swingers. Dig & Enjoy& Cheers!
Arthur Edgehill - drums / Samuel Jones - bass / Richard Katz - piano / J.R.Monterose - tenor saxophone } April , 1956 [vol 1 ]
Where’s Vol. 2?
Sooooooo good...
KENNY DORHAM & The Jazz Prophets - 'Volume 1' (April 1956)
TrackList:
1. The PROPHET ................................................................ 00:00
2. BLUES ELEGANTE ......................................................... 09:57
3. DX .................................................................................... 18:37
4. DON'T EXPLAIN (Holiday - Herzog) ............................... 23:58
5. TAHITIAN SUITE ............................................................. 31:07
Personnel:
KENNY DORHAM: trumpet
J.R. MONTEROSE: tenor sax
DICK KATZ: piano
SAM JONES: contrebasse
ARTHUR EDGEHILL: batteria (drums)
* All song composed by Kenny Dorham, except as indicated.
® & © ABC Paramount 122 - Full Color Fidelity 33 1/3 RPM.
Kenny Dorham & The Jazz Prophets - April 1956.
thank you for your contribution. Miles brought me here.
thanks for the run down Mario. I love Kenny to man. Peace
Thanks!
Anche se la critica non lo considera tanto, questo è il mio album preferito del grande K.D. Poi lui continua a cambiare voce alla tromba e sembrano trombettisti diversi che suonano. E suonano tutti divinament! E J.R. Moterose è un grande sassofonista muscoloso.
Oh my. Such a good album. Mahalo Pops!
What an interesting line up on this one...
Hep! Thanks for sharing
^^^ I agree.
Yes
Sherry Cook I
NICE!
Clarification - Thanks nagusd. Thank you Pops for flagging a LIKE and directing me here.
DX is CTA ❤
THE KOOL WORLD.
I'm wondering which mute he is using on "don't explain".. . Fantastic album indeed!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Magnificent!! Straight forward
TONE B HURT About the mid 50’s the be- bop started changing in the hard-bop style. Groups like Blakey, Silver, Cannonball, just to name a few. Kenny was among these fantastic Jazz men in transition, so to say. So what we are hearing here are subtle chances breeching into a newer style. But listen to Kenny’s live-sessions at the “Cafe Bohemia”, and that’s were this style chances becomes very evident. Enjoy this bloody-ripper & Cheers!
KD !
7 people should be launched into space..one way.
🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵
The two Master frontline.
Kenny e i suoi! Grandi.