My first Ted Curson led session. Curson was a wonderful trumpeter and trumpet is my favourite instrument in jazz, which means exploring his catalogue more in depth will be a real treat I’m sure. Like I mentioned, this is the first title of his in hopefully a long row being added to my collection. I’ve been starting to add some more stuff from the later Prestige catalogue. There are many great albums. I recently added some of Booker Ervins stuff for example. Wonderful music.
On this album Ted Curson is being backed by Gildo Mahones on piano, George Tucker on double bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Montego Joe on conga. This group creates some lovely and melodic flavors throughout this pleasant album. Some percussive treats are offered, and as a drummer myself, that rocks my boat. I dig the conga addition for sure. Perfect jazz for a Sunday afternoon, which it was when I wrote this post and listened to the album. Had been busy cleaning the entire apartment and this album was the reward afterwards.
Do you have some favorite Ted Curson albums that you would like to share?
Hope you are enjoying some good jazz folks. Stay tuned for more jazz on vintage vinyl coming up. Cheers!