1-1: Bohemia After Dark () 1-2: Kamman's A'Comin' () 1-3: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To () 1-4: Jack The Bear () 1-5: Bohemia After Dark () 1-6: The Gentle Art Of Love () 1-7: Nica's Tempo () 1-8: Seventh Heaven () 1-9: Perdido () 1-10: Announcer: Arthur Godfrey Time Promo () 1-11: Two French Fries () 1-12: He's My Guy () 1-13: Smoke Signal () 1-14: The Gentle Art Of Love () 1-15: Announcer/ Leonard Feather () 1-16: The Gentle Art Of Love () 1-17: Speculation () 1-18: The Gentle Art Of Love () 1-19: The Pendulum At Falcon's Lair () 1-20: Smoke Signal () 1-21: The Gentle Art Of Love () 1-22: Aw! C'mon () 1-23: Harp Capers () 1-24: Nica's Tempo () 1-25: Smoke Signal () 2-1: The Gentle Art Of Love () 2-2: Nica's Tempo () 2-3: I Remmenber Clifford () 2-4: Not So Sleepy () 2-5: Laura () 2-6: The Pendulum at Falcon's Lair () 2-7: Smoke Signal () 2-8: The Gentle Art Of Love () 2-9: Nica's Tempo () 2-10: Seventh Heaven () 2-11: He's My Guy () 2-12: Sunrise-Sunset () 2-13: The Pedulum At Falcon's Lair () 2-14: Bohemia After Dark () 2-15: 45 Degree Angle () 2-16: Willow Weep For Me () 2-17: Now See How You Are () 2-18: Battle Axe () 2-19: Bohemia After Dark () 2-20: Bohemia After Dark () 2-21: Stablemates () 2-22: Laura () 2-23: Battle Axe ()
Number of discs:
1
Description:
DISC 1 [1-5] Birdland, New York, September 17, 1955.
DISC 1 [6-14] Birdland, New York, May 18, 1957
DISC 1 [15-20] Birdland, New York, May 26, 1957
DISC 1 [21-25] Birdland, New York, March-June, 1957
DISC 2 [1-13] Birdland, New York, May 1957
DISC 2 [14-23] OP's Black Pearl, New York, March 1958
Some tracks previously released on [r=2772498]
"New York City 1955 - 1958 (2 CD)" is a remarkable collection that captures the vibrant jazz scene of mid-century New York through the artistry of Oscar Pettiford. This double CD set, released by Uptown Records, features rare and previously unreleased recordings from one of jazz?s most innovative bassists and cellists during his prolific years in the city. Listeners are treated to an immersive journey into Pettiford's unique blend of bebop and cool jazz, highlighting collaborations with legendary musicians such as Art Farmer, Gigi Gryce, and Kenny Clarke. The sound quality has been meticulously restored to preserve the authenticity of these historic sessions. Uptown Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving classic jazz performances with high-quality releases that appeal both to collectors and new listeners alike. Oscar Pettiford was a pioneering figure in modern jazz; his groundbreaking work on both bass and cello helped shape post-war American music. He played alongside icons like Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by this essential release.