1. I WROTE THIS FOR THE KID 2. SAPH 3. MAMBOCITO MIO 4. THE KID AND THE BRUTE 5. SEPTEMBER SONG 6. JACQUET'S DILEMMA 7. LITTLE JEFF 8. JACQUET JUMPS 9. BLUE NOCTURNE 10. ON YOUR TOES 11. R. U. ONE 12. JATAP CONGA 13. IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN 14. HEADS 15. ON YOUR TOES
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Kid & The Brute by Illinois & His All Stars Jacquet, released 19 July 2021, includes the following tracks: "Mambocito Mio", "September Song", "Little Jeff", "Blue Nocturne" and more.
This version of Kid & The Brute comes as a 1xCD. -
"The Kid And The Brute" is a classic jazz album on CD by Illinois Jacquet, released under the renowned Verve label. This dynamic recording captures the electrifying collaboration between tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet and trombonist J.J. Johnson, blending robust swing with soulful blues influences. The album showcases high-energy improvisations and tight ensemble work, making it a standout in post-war jazz discography. Verve Records, established in 1956 by Norman Granz, has long been synonymous with excellence in jazz production and boasts an impressive roster including legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Stan Getz. Illinois Jacquet was celebrated for his powerful saxophone style that helped shape the sound of modern jazz; he gained fame through his iconic solo on "Flying Home" with Lionel Hampton's band and continued to influence generations of musicians.