Fantastic session by trumpeter Dave Burns who I haven’t listened to much before. Burns is perhaps a bit underrated and you don’t often hear folks talk about him. I’ve been eyeing this title for quite a while but it’s not an easy one to find.
I really enjoy Burns’ playing. He played great with a mute. Looking to explore more of his work but he mostly recorded as a sideman and only recorded two albums as a leader, both on the Vanguard label. He worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, James Moody, Dexter Gordon and Art Taylor among others.
The line up on this session is a great one. Bobby Hutcherson is on the vibes for example. That alone is worth the admission.
I dig the sound of this Vanguard recording, the fidelity is great and that was a bit of a surprise. A soft and pleasant sound with plenty of dynamics. Really nice.
Will look for Burns’ other album as a leader for this label, cause this title leaves you wanting more for sure. Recommended!