Reece, Dizzy – Blues In Trinity

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New Vinyl Record – Reece, Dizzy – Blues In Trinity (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)

The Kingston, Jamaica born trumpeterDizzy Reecemoved to London at age 17 and began performing across Europe, most frequently in Paris, where he played with the likes of Don Byas and Kenny Clarke. Reece also made fans of Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins who spread the word about a hot new trumpeter on the European scene. So when trumpeterDonald Byrdand drummerArt Taylorcame through Paris on tour in 1958 they sought out Reece and even found their way into the recording studio together in London for a UK-US jazz summit that would become Reeces Blue Note debut:Blues In Trinity. The date was produced by Tony Hall who had cut several sessions with Reece for Decca Records imprint Tempo that had caught the ear of Alfred Lion, and an arrangement was made for Blue Note to release the new album. Reece delivers bravado performances throughoutincluding the stunning ballad feature I Had The Craziest Dreamwith Byrd joining for some friendly sparring on Close-Up and Color Blind. Taylor anchors the rhythm section throughout with British pianistTerry Shannonand Canadian bassistLloyd Thompson, but the albums ace-up-the-sleeve is arguably British tenor saxophonistTubby Hayeswho is a robust presence on standout tracks including the opener Blues In Trinity and the Monk classic Round About Midnight.

A1: Blues In Trinity
A2: I Had The Craziest Dream
A3: Close-Up

B1: Shepherds Serenade
B2: Color Blind
B3: Round About Midnight