Doug Watkins -Watkins At Large (Tone Poet Vinyl) -Blue Note LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Return To Paradise"
02. "Phinupi"
03. "Phil T. McNasty's Blues"
04. "More Of The Same"
05. "Panonica"

Number of discs:

Extra-Infos:

180g

Description:

Watkins At Large by Doug Watkins, released 7 June 2024, includes the following tracks: "Phil T. McNasty's Blues", "Panonica" and more. This version of Watkins At Large comes as a 1xLP. - 180G

Vinyl LP pressing. Recorded in 1956 for producer Tom Wilson's short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records, Watkins At Large was the first of only two albums that the great bassist Doug Watkins would make as a leader. The Detroit native had moved to New York and begun to garner recognition for his contributions to the Art Blakey-Horace Silver co-led iteration of the Jazz Messengers as well as Bud Powell's trio when Wilson decided to give him the opportunity to front his own recording date. Along with a first-rate ensemble featuring trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Duke Jordan, and drummer Art Taylor, Watkins swings through a stellar set of blues, ballads, and more including originals written by Jordan, Burrell, and Thad Jones.

[On booklet] A Live Concert Jazz Production A Blue Note Records release; © 2024 Capitol Records, LLC. [On rear] A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1956 on Transition Records © 2024 Capitol Records, LLC. Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC. Recorded December 8, 1956, probably in New York. Runouts are etched.

"Watkins At Large (Tone Poet Vinyl)" is a remarkable LP by the acclaimed jazz bassist Doug Watkins, released under the prestigious Blue Note label. This Tone Poet edition offers audiophile-grade sound quality, ensuring that every nuance of Watkins' masterful performance is captured with stunning clarity. The album showcases Watkins? deep sense of swing and melodic inventiveness, featuring an all-star lineup including Donald Byrd on trumpet and Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone. Doug Watkins was a key figure in the hard bop movement of the 1950s and played alongside legends such as Art Blakey and Horace Silver. His contributions to jazz have left an indelible mark, making this release essential for any serious collector or enthusiast. Blue Note Records stands as one of the most influential labels in jazz history, renowned for its commitment to artistic excellence since 1939. With legendary releases from artists like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock, Blue Note has shaped generations of music lovers worldwide.

Vinyl:

180g, Single Sleeve+Booklet, Tip-On-Jacket, Mono

No. of tracks:

Manufacturer No.:

4832179

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