Out Front!!

Because I <3 his work so much and the fact that Mr. Roach plays drums on this album, here is another by Booker Little. The compositions and performances on this 1961 record are nothing short of stellar. A true masterpiece. More info is HERE. Enjoy. 

Opening cut...

Booker Little!!

Some album info from Amazon.com:

Digitally remastered two-fer features Booker Little's complete recorded discography as a leader with tenor saxophone virtuoso George Coleman. The 1958 album Booker Little 4 & Max Roach and 1961 release Booker Little and Friend mark the trumpeter's recording debut as a leader and his final album respectively. It is interesting to note Booker Little's evolution as both a composer and improviser by comparing his first album with his last. The exquisite compositions 'Victory And Sorrow', 'Looking Ahead' and 'Matilde' show just how far the young trumpeter had grown as a writer. Lone Hill Jazz. 

This guy was incredibly talented and unfortunately died too young. HERE is more on the man. Well, enjoy.

Hip Hug-Her!!

By no means a rarity, but I picked this up at work for a couple bucks and we all know that Booker T. brings the funk consistently. In conclusion, here is this 1967 release to crank up and dance with your "significant other". I know this will brighten your day. Enjoy.

Full album to skip around & preview...

500 Miles High!!

An out there 1974 live performance by Flora Purim. It's an odd sound done with passion and confidence, but Flora's vocals can border on "Yoko Ono-ish" making for less than pleasurable moments. Nevertheless, there are some cool bosses on this such as Herbie Mann and Ron Carter (who by his own admission has been on some 2,000+ albums!). Find more info HERE. Enjoy.

Jazz Hip Trio!!

1968 Portraits. A cool classy sound from this French trio.100% solid for both sampling and listening pleasure. Enjoy!

And Yet Another Awakening!!

Wow, there are a lot of jazz albums entitled 'The Awakening'. This time it's by bad ass Billy Harper in 1979. If you love Coltrane than this album is sure to deliver. More info is HERE. Enjoy. 

The Wailing Dervishes!!

Herbie Mann's live performance from 1967 with a super dope guest who goes by the name Rufus Harley. It's a sure goodie I believe you'll like. More info is found HERE. Enjoy!