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Daddy Plays The Horn 180gr LP

Dexter Gordon (ts); Kenny Drew (p); Leroy Vinnegar (b); Larry Marable (dr)

Tracklist
A1 Daddy Plays The Horn 9:05
A2 Confirmation 7:51
A3 Darn That Dream 4:18

B1 Number Four 4:49
B2 Autumn In New York 6:25
B3 You Can Depend On Me 9:04

label: Pure Pleasure

During a period of Dexter Gordon's (tenor sax)
life -- when he was deep in the throws of chronic
drug addiction -- the artist was miraculously able
to reignite his career during the latter part of
1955. After several years of being out of the
spotlight, Gordon resurfaced on the Big
Apple-based indie Bethlehem imprint with the
half-dozen sides that comprise 'Daddy Plays The
Horn' (1956). While the support team provides
Gordon top-notch contributions throughout, it is
unquestionably Drew who offers the most in terms
of active interaction and his prominence can not
be overstated. Nowhere is that as noticeable as
the good-natured interaction heard on the disc's
opener, the Gordon-penned title composition 'Daddy
Plays The Horn'. In fact it could be argued that
Drew enhances the tenor to the point of
practically being a co-leader. The update of
Charlie 'Bird' Parker's bop standard
'Confirmation' is taken at a steady mid-tempo
pace, allowing plenty of room for the participants
to have their say and not get in the way of the
melody. Gordon seems considerably more relaxed and
comfortable as he spreads line upon line of
inspired improvisation. Drew is once again a real
treat to hear briefly taking charge of the rhythm
section. The pair of ballads on 'Daddy Plays The
Horn' are nothing short of stellar and stand as
simple, emotive expressions unto themselves. 'Darn
That Dream' embraces the warmth of Gordon's tenor
as his sensual phrasing leaves just enough space
for Drew to sonically bridge the gap with his own
unhurried and stylish chords. The generically
monikered 'Number Four' is anything but ordinary.
The Gordon original jumps right from the opening
and the ensemble lets loose with equally solid
licks beneath his cool tone. Drew gets in the
driver's seat missing nary a measure to reveal
what could easily be his most tasteful
contributions to date. The same can be said of
bassist Vinnegar, who is briefly spotlighted on an
efficient (if not somewhat sparse) solo. 'Autumn
in New York' -- the album's other essential ballad
-- is proof that despite Gordon's addiction, he
had retained his singular and precious sense of
lyricism. Indeed, the Great American Songbook
entry has rarely been permeated in such a
meaningful way. The seamless transitions between
Gordon and Drew are further evidence of their
undeniable bond. Saving what may be the best
example of the gathered instrumentalists flexing
their respective be-bop muscle, 'You Can Depend On
Me' rounds out the platter with a bang.

Recording: September 1955 in Hollywood, CA.

Kat.č.: PP 36  (), Pure Pleasure , cena: 899.00 Kč, EAN: 5060149621776 skladem: 0ks, expedujeme do 2-40 dnů