SCCD 31121 Prancin' / Louis Smith Quintet “.. . Prancin’ confirms what some listeners have known for many years – that Louis Smith is among the most engaging trumpet soloists in jazz. Thankfully, the opportunity to savour his mature, well rounded style is no longer being denied to us. An album to buy without the […]
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Jimmy Knepper – Cunningbird (SCCD 31061)
SCCD 31061 Cunningbird / Jimmy Knepper Quintet When this album was first released as LP in February 1977, the unanimous reaction from the press all over the world was “ .. .at long last, the first leader album by Knepper in 18 years! ….and it was worth waiting for …”. Trombonist Jimmy Knepper (b. Nov. […]