Tenor Madness & Milestones

So much music and so little time! I'm losing my precious days as my habits of old begin to kick in. Procrastination - forever the antagonist in the story of my life!

That being said, this morning I woke to the morning light and the sounds of Dundas St. West filtering through my doorway - well before my alarm. So I've enjoyed the morning, and relaxing the sounds of Sonny and Miles with my cup of hot popped rice green tea. Mmmmmm. The simpler things.

So Sonny, is absolutely a completely different deal on this record. It's laid back it's relaxed. The band is John Coltrane - Tenor (on the first tune only), Red Garland - Piano, Paul Chambers - Bass, and Philly Joe Jones on Drums. So this album came before Night at the Village Vanguard and listening back I can really hear the difference. Most obviously the difference in recording - one is live and the other studio, but also in the general vibe of the group. It's entirely different which is mostly attributed to fact that the band is completely different. Anyways, great album. Fav. tune: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. (I am such a dork...)

Onto Miles...

Miles Davis - Trumpet
Cannonball Adderley - Alto Sax
John Coltrane - Tenor Sax
Red Garland - Piano
Paul Chambers - Bass
Philly Joe Jones - Drums

Mmmmmmm so good. Fav. track - Milestones. The head is just too cool and reall catchy. This group is great. This album is great, and aptly named. Before I listened to this disc, I had already heard Miles and Coltrane so that was a no brainer, I knew that I'd like that. The surprise is Cannonball Adderley. I've never (consciously) heard him play and I love it. His tone is so clear and crisp. Also - all the recordings I've listening have been lacking alto sax so it's refreshing to hear!

All in all great album, definitely one I'd throw if I need a jazz fix, it's got everything a girl could need. :)

Now, it's off to my first singing lesson of the school year. Wish me luck!