Johnny Coles has a very distinctly own style in which he improvises and play the trumpet. You hear that it’s him straight away. It’s quite unique. His tone is warm and a bit muted. I enjoy it a lot. A nice complement to other trumpeters I hold in high regard, who are maybe more flamboyant in their approach. He offers something different. He is joined by Kenny Drew on piano, Peck Morrison on double bass and Charlie Persip on drums, which makes up a wonderful group.
This is my first album by him (also my first title on the Epic label) and it’s absolutely superb. Coles does his thing and it just makes things interesting. One of my favorite albums in my whole collection actually. It’s very rare also which makes it a real treat, and honor really, to be able to put it on the turntable. I’ve been after it for quite a while. Had an opportunity to acquire it one time before, but I amazingly didn’t pull the trigger. I regretted that for a long time. But then I got another shot at it and I didn’t hesitate for a second. I can highly recommend this title.
Do you have a favorite album on which Johnny Coles plays?
Posting this from Cambria in California, which is located on the coast. Heading off into the country this morning, to Three Rivers, to look at some Sequoia trees. Enjoy your collections folks. Cheers!