Wayne Shorter - Second Genesis

 This is Shorter's 2nd lp is a leader. Originally released on the VeeJay label, this was recorded during his tenure with Art Blakey. Without a doubt, a formative record, often overlooked as he quickly gained fame in Blakey's Messengers and with Miles shortly hereafter.
 Shorter's association with the Messengers is reflected in the straight ahead hard bop playing. Not quite up to par with those great solo BN's in his near future but a damn fine record no the less.
 Oddly enough I own some odd Portuguese reissue, which I now share with you gentle souls and kind folk.

Wayne Shorter

Second Genesis

1. Ruby And The Pearl

2. Pay As You Go

3. Second Genesis

4. Mister Chairman

5. Tenderfoot

6. The Albatross

7. Getting To Know You

8. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

Wayne Shorter - tenor sax

Cedar Walton - piano

Bob Cranshaw - bass

Art Blakey - drums

Recd NYC 10/11/60 (although I have seen discographies say it was Chicago not NYC)

VJS 3057

To Duke With Love - Art Farmer

With Duke's "birthday" rolling around at the end of the month, I thought I might post some of my favorite Duke related stuff. This first is probably the least rare of all but as I was listening to the records I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed this one. At one time I had dismissed this record. A nice quartet date with some standards and a few surprises.

To Duke With Love Inner City Records 1978 (IC 6014)

1. In A Sentimental Mood

2. It Don't Mean A Thing

3. The Star Crossed Lovers

4. The Brown Skin Gal In The Calico Gown

5. Lush Life

6. Love You Madly

Art Farmer - flugelhorn

Cedar Walton - piano

Sam Jones - bass

Billy Higgins - drums

recorded March 5, 1975