On August 3, 2000, Maurice Kinn, died aged 66. He was publisher, in 1953 bought “The New Musical Express”, and turned it into the world’s foremost music paper, between 1963 and 1966 he organized the annual “NME” poll-winners concerts, and staged the first all-star jazz concerts at the “Royal Albert Hall”, becoming one of the most influential figures of the world music scene in the 1950’ and 1960’.
Tag Archives: 1960
John Coltrane: Coltrane’s Sound
In July 1964, “Atlantic” label released “Coltrane’s Sound”, an album credited to John Coltrane. It was recorded in October 1960, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, during the sessions for “My Favorite Things” album, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.
Personnel:
- John Coltrane— tenor and soprano saxophone
- McCoy Tyner— piano
- Steve Davis— bass
- Elvin Jones— drums
- Tom Dowd— engineering
- Marvin Israel— photography
- Ralph J. Gleason— liner notes
Track listing:
- The Night Has a Thousand Eyes – Buddy Bernier, Jerry Branin
- Central Park West – John Coltrane
- Liberia – John Coltrane
- Body and Soul – Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton, Johnny Green
- Equinox – John Coltrane
- Satellite – John Coltrane
Zoot Sims: Down Home
In July 1960, “Bethlehem Records” label released “Down Home”, the 30th Zoot Sims album. It was recorded in June 1960 and was produced by Teddy Charles.
Personnel:
- Zoot Sims – tenor saxophone
- Dave McKenna– piano
- George Tucker– double bass
- Dannie Richmond– drums
Track listing:
- Jive at Five – Count Basie, Harry “Sweets” Edison
- Doggin’ Around – Edgar Battle, Ray Evans
- Avalon – Buddy DeSylva, Al Jolson, Vincent Rose
- I Cried for You – Gus Arnheim, Arthur Freed, Abe Lyman
- Bill Bailey – Hughie Cannon
- Goodnight Sweetheart – Jimmy Capbell, Reginald Connelly, Ray Noble
- There’ll Be Some Changes Made – Billy Higgins, W. Benton Overstreet
- I’ve Heard That Blues Before – Zoot Sims
Elvis Presley: Something for Everybody
On June 17, 1961, “RCA Victor” label released “Something for Everybody”, the sixth Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded on November 8, 1960, at “Radio Recorders” in Hollywood, and on March 12, 1961, at “Studio B” in Nashville, and was produced by Steve Sholes and Urban Thielmann.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
- Hank Garland– electric guitar
- Tiny Timbrell – lead guitar
- Scotty Moore– electric guitar, rhythm guitar
- Floyd Cramer– piano
- Dudley Brooks–piano
- Meyer Rubin – double bass
- Bob Moore– double bass
- J. Fontana– drums
- Buddy Harman– drums
- Boots Randolph– saxophone
- Millie Kirkham– backing vocals
- The Jordanaires– backing vocals
Track listing:
- There’s Always Me – Don Robertson
- Give Me the Right – Fred Wise, Norman Blagman
- It’s a Sin – Fred Rose, Zeb Turner
- Sentimental Me – James T. Morehead, James Cassin
- Starting Today – Don Robertson
- Gently – Murray Wisell, Edward Lisbona
- I’m Comin’ Home – Charlie Rich
- In Your Arms – Aaron Schroeder, Wally Gold
- Put the Blame On Me – Fred Wise, Kay Tworney, Norman Blagman
- Judy – Teddy Redell
- I Want You With Me – Woody Harris
- I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell – Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
Kenny Drew: Undercurrent
In June 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Undercurrent”, the eleventh Kenny Drew album. It was recorded in December 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Kenny Drew– piano
- Freddie Hubbard– trumpet
- Hank Mobley– tenor saxophone
- Sam Jones– double bass
- Louis Hayes– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Kenny Drew.
- Undercurrent
- Funk – Cosity
- Lion’s Den
- The Pot’s On
- Groovin’ the Blues
- Ballade
Lee Morgan: Leeway
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Leeway”, the twelve Lee Morgan album. It was recorded in April 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Lee Morgan- trumpet
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Bobby Timmons- piano
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Art Blakey- drums
Track listing:
- These Are Soulful Days – Cal Massey
- The Lion and the Wolff – Lee Morgan
- Midtown Blues – Jackie McLean
- Nakatini Suite – Cal Massey
Freddie Redd Quintet: Shades of Redd
In May 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Shades of Redd”, the fifth Freddie Redd album. It was recorded in August 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Freddie Redd– piano
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Tina Brooks- tenor saxophone
- Paul Chambers- bass
- Louis Hayes- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Freddie Redd
- The Thespian
- Blues, Blues, Blues
- Shadows
- Melanie
- Swift
- Just a Ballad for My Baby
- Olé
Donald Byrd: Byrd in Flight
In December 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Byrd in Flight”, the 16th Donald Byrd album. It was recorded January – July 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Donald Byrd- trumpet
- Jackie McLean- alto saxophone
- Hank Mobley- tenor saxophone
- Duke Pearson– piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Reggie Workman – bass
- Lex Humphries- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Donald Byrd except where noted.
- Ghana
- Little Girl Blue – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
- Gate City – Duke Pearson
- Lex
- Bo – Duke Pearson
- My Girl Shirl – Duke Pearson
Max Roach: We Insist
On December 1, 1960, “Candid Records” label released “We Insist!” (subtitled Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite), the 21st Max Roach album. It was recorded April – September 1960, at “Nola Penthouse Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Nat Hentoff.
Personnel:
- Max Roach– drums
- Abbey Lincoln– vocals
- Booker Little– trumpet
- Julian Priester– trombone
- Walter Benton– tenor saxophone
- Coleman Hawkins– tenor saxophone
- James Schenk – bass
- Michael Olatunji– vocals, congas
- Raymond Mantilla– percussion
- Tomas du Vall – percussion
Track listing:
All lyrics by Oscar Brown, all music by Max Roach.
- Driva Man
- Freedom Day
- Triptych: Prayer/Protest/Peace
- All Africa
- Tears for Johannesburg
The Horace Silver Quintet: Horace-Scope
In November 1960, “Blue Note” label released “Horace-Scope”, the tenth Horace Silver studio album. It was recorded in July 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Horace Silver– piano
- Blue Mitchell- trumpet
- Junior Cook- tenor saxophone
- Gene Taylor- bass
- Roy Brooks- drums
- Reid Miles- design
- Rudy Van Gelder- engineer
- Francis Wolff- photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Horace Silver except where noted.
- Strollin’
- Where You At?
- Without You – Don Newey
- Horace-Scope
- Yeah!
- Me and My Baby
- Nica’s Dream
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