Tommy Potter -Tommy Potters Hard Funk -Lonehill Jazz CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "The imp"

02. "Keester parade"

03. "Russ and Arlene"

04. "Punsch"

05. "T.N.T."

06. "Reets and I"

07. "Spontaneous"

08. "Tunnelbanen"

09. "Star Eyes"

10. "What Is This Thing Called Love"

11. "Guessin'"

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Tommy Potter's Hard Funk by Tommy Potter, released 5 February 2008, includes the following tracks: "Russ And Arlene", "T.N.T.", "Spontaneous", "Star Eyes" and more. This version of Tommy Potter's Hard Funk comes as a 1xCD. -

First time on CD for these recordings by the Bebop bassist featuring musical assistance from Rolf Ericson, Benny Bailey, Freddie Redd and Joe Harris. This edition compiles material from sessions made in Stockholm, most of them under the name of Tommy Potter. The bassist made a name for himself as a member of Charlie Parker's quintet for three years. American musicians Potter, Freddie Redd and Joe Harris had been brought to Sweden to play modern Jazz along with Rolf Ericson who by then had been living in the United States for a considerable period of time. The music heard here is taken from the three sessions, and in addition to Ericson it's personnel included Swedish musicians like tenor saxophonists Gunnar Hacke Bjorksten (AKA Woody Birch) and Erik Nordstrom, trombonist Ake Persson and baritone saxophonist Stig Gabrielsson, plus another American visitor, trumpeter Benny Bailey. 11 tracks. Lone Hill Jazz.

"Tommy Potter's Hard Funk" is a remarkable CD release by the acclaimed jazz bassist Tommy Potter, brought to you by Lone Hill Jazz. This album showcases Potter?s dynamic approach to hard bop and funk-infused jazz, featuring energetic performances that highlight his technical mastery and deep groove. As a key figure in the bebop movement, Tommy Potter gained fame as the bassist for Charlie Parker?s legendary quintet alongside Miles Davis and Max Roach. His contributions helped shape modern jazz, making this collection an essential listen for aficionados of classic jazz sounds. Lone Hill Jazz is renowned for its dedication to preserving rare and influential jazz recordings, offering high-quality reissues with meticulous attention to detail?making them a trusted name among collectors.

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LHJ 10216

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