Paul Gonsalves is a hugely underated tenor sax player. He played for many years with Duke Ellington. His extended solo on "Diminuedo In Blue" on Duke's "Ellington At Newport '56" remains one of the greatest solos ever recorded. So obviously he is no slouch. This is a more subdued but very rewarding performance. His solo recordings are few so grab this while it's available.
Can a musician's reputation be harmed by the persistent paying of a compliment? Clark Terry has a warm, plump, utterly distinctive sound on trumpet and its chubby pal the flugelhorn. He's rhythmically assured at any tempo, and has a deep feeling for the blues. But some writers fixate on how he has "the happiest sound in jazz," as if one trait defines his art. To be fair, it's not a rep he's run away from, having… more »
