Uptown

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合計収録時間 : 00:42:44
Billy Taylor Trio: Billy Taylor (piano); Henry Grimes (bass); Ray Mosca (drums). Recorded live at The Prelude, New York, New York in 1960. Personnel: Billy Taylor (piano); Ray Mosca (drums). Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino. Liner Note Author: Orrin Keepnews. Recording information: Harlem (02/04/1960); Prelude, New York, NY (02/04/1960). Photographer: Lawrence Shustak. Unknown Contributor Roles: Henry Grimes; Ray Mosca; Billy Taylor . Pianist Billy Taylor's regular trio of 1960 (which also includes bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Ray Mosca) sounds quite tight on this live set, even though they had only been together a brief time. Taylor performs a wide-ranging program within the modern mainstream of the early '60s, including pieces by Erroll Garner ("La Petite Mambo"), Duke Jordan and Bobby Timmons (a heartfelt rendition of "Moanin"), four of his originals (highlighted by the boppish "Biddy's Beat") and a driving version of "'S Wonderful." Although Taylor's activities as a highly articulate spokesman for jazz have sometimes overshadowed his playing, he shows throughout this fine CD reissue that he has long ranked among the best. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : モノラル／ステレオ (Live)