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Bud Shank & Bill Perkins [Recorded 1955-1958] (1998)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 290 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 140 MB | Covers - 25 MB
Genre: Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Pacific Jazz (CDP 7243 4 93159 2 1)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 290 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 140 MB | Covers - 25 MB
Genre: Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Pacific Jazz (CDP 7243 4 93159 2 1)
Two of the stars of cool jazz, Bud Shank and Bill Perkins, are featured to various degrees throughout this session. Shank in the 1950s was practically the epitome of West Coast jazz. His cool tones on alto and his fluid flute were utilized on many dates; the main set here also finds him switching in spots to tenor and baritone. Perkins, always a versatile reed soloist, is best known for his tenor playing but during that date he also plays alto, and (on two versions of "Fluted Columns") there are some rare examples of his flute. Shank and Perkins team up quite effectively with pianist Hampton Hawes, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Mel Lewis for the May 2, 1955 session, which includes a trio feature for Hawes ("I Hear Music")…