On May 28, 2025, Aloysius Tyrone Foster aka Al Foster, died aged 82. He was musician (drums), recorded and performed with Blue Mitchell, Illinois Jacquet, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Barron, Joe Henderson, Joanne Brackeen, Cedar Walton, Larry Willis, Steve Kuhn, Tommy Flanagan, Chris Potter, George Adams, Richie Beirach, Peter Bernstein, Walter Bishop Jr, Donald Byrn, Eli Degibri, Eliane Elias, Eric Le Lann, Red Garland, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Haden, Sadik Hakim, Jimmy Heath, Duke Jordan, Shirley Horn, Bobby Hutcherson, Sam Jones, Yusef Lateef, Andy LaVerne, Abbey Lincoln, Fred Lipsius, Larry Willis, George Mraz, Lonnie Liston Smith, Joe Lovano, Frank Morgan, Johnny Lytle, Hugh Masakela, Ronnie Mathews, Tete Montoliu, Sam Morrison, Bud Shank, Reggie Workman, Peter Zak, Cecil Payne, Dave Liebman and Art Pepper. As leader, Foster released eighth albums.
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Blue Mitchell: Blue Soul
In December 1959, “Riverside” label released “Blue Soul”, the fourth Blue Mitchell studio album. It was recorded in September 1959, at “Reeves Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
- Blue Mitchell – trumpet
- Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Wynton Kelly – piano
- Sam Jones – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Blue Mitchell, except where noted.
- Minor Vamp – Benny Golson
- The Head
- The Way You Look Tonight – Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern
- Park Avenue Petite – Benny Golson
- Top Shelf – Jimmy Heath
- Waverly Street – Jimmy Heath
- Blue Soul
- Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
- Nica’s Dream – Horace Silver
Curtis Fuller: Sliding Easy
In October 1959, “United Artists” label released “Sliding Easy”, the sixth Curtis Fuller album. It was recorded in March 1959, at “Nola’s Penthouse Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Tom Wilson.
Personnel:
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Tommy Flanagan – piano
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Elvin Jones – drums
- Benny Golson – arrangements
- Gigi Gryce – arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Curtis Fuller, except where noted.
- Bit of Heaven
- Down Home
- I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone – Buddy Johnson
- Bongo Bop – Charlie Parker
- When Lights Are Low – Benny Carter, Spencer Williams
- C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath
Miles Davis: Miles Davis Vol.2
In October 1953, “Blue Note” label released “Miles Davis Vol. 2”, the fifth Miles Davis album (released as 10” LP). It was recorded in April 1953, at “WOR Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Miles Davis – trumpet
- J. J. Johnson – trombone
- Gil Coggins – piano
- Percy Heath – bass
- Art Blakey – drums
Track listing:
- Tempus Fugit – Bud Powell
- Enigma – Jay Jay Johnson
- Ray’s Idea – Ray Brown
- Kelo – Jay Jay Johnson
- I Wanted for You – Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie
- C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath
The Red Garland Quintet: Dig It!
In August 1962, “Prestige” label released “Dig It!”, album by The Red Garland Quintet (the ninth Red Garland album overall). It was recorded March – December 1957, February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock.
Personnel:
- Red Garland – piano
- John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- Jamil Nasser – bass
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Track listing:
- Billie’s Bounce – Charlie Parker
- Crazy Rhythm – Irving Caesar, Joseph Meyer, Roger Wolfe Kahn
- CTA – Jimmy Heath
- Lazy Mae – Red Garland
Junior Mance: I Believe To My Soul
In February 1968, “Atlantic” label released “I Believe to My Soul”, the twelve Junior Mance album. It was recorded in September 1966 – August 1967, in New York City, and was produced by Joel Dorn.
Personnel:
- Junior Mance – piano
- David Newman, Frank Wess – tenor saxophone
- Hubert Laws – tenor saxophone, flute
- Bobby Capers, Haywood Henry – baritone saxophone
- Melvin Lastie, Joe Newman, Jimmy Owens – trumpet
- Bob Cunningham, Richard Davis – bass
- Jimmy Tyrell – electric bass
- Alan Dawson, Ray Lucas, Freddie Waits – drums
- Ray Barretto – congas
- Sylvia Shemwell – vocals
- Arif Mardin – arrangements
- Gene Orloff – strings conductor
- Bruce Tergesen – engineer
- Phil Lehle – engineer
- Rob Grenell – mastering
- Marvin Israel – front cover design
- Lee Friedlander – photography
- Ray Spaulding – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Junior Mance, except where noted.
- I Believe to My Soul – Ray Charles
- A Time and a Place – Jimmy Heath
- Sweet Georgia Brown – Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard, Kenneth Casey
- Golden Spur
- Don’t Worry ‘Bout It
- Home on the Range – traditional
- Sweets for My Sweet – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- My Romance – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
Lee Morgan: Candy
In November 1958, “Blue Note” label released “Candy”, the eight Lee Morgan album. It was recorded November 1957 – February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Sonny Clark – piano
- Doug Watkins – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording
- Emerick Bronson – photography
- Reid Miles – design
- Robert Levin – liner notes
Track listing:
- Candy – Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney
- Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
- C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath
- All the Way – Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
- Who Do You Love, I Hope – Irving Berlin
- Personality – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
Freddie Hubard: Hub Cap
In October 1961, “Blue Note” label released “Hub Cap”, is the third Freddie Hubbard album. It was recorded in April 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone
- Julian Priester – trombone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Larry Ridley – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Freddie Hubbard, except where noted.
- Hub Cap
- Cry Me Not – Randy Weston
- Luana
- Osie Mae
- Plexus – Cedar Walton
- Earmon Jr.
Elvis Jones: Puttin’ It Together
In September 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Puttin’ It Together”, the tenth Elvis Jones album. It was recorded in April 1968, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, in New Jersey, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Elvin Jones – drums
- Joe Farrell – soprano and tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo
- Jimmy Garrison – bass
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording
- Forlenza Venosa Associates – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Billy Taylor – liner notes
Track listing:
- Reza – Ruy Guerra, Edu Lobo
- Sweet Little Maia – Jimmy Garrison
- Keiko’s Birthday March – Elvin Jones
- Village Greene – Billy Greene
- Jay-Ree – Joe Farrell
- For Heaven’s Sake – Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards, Donald Meyer
- Ginger Bread Boy – Jimmy Heath
Blue Mitchell: Bring It Home to Me
In March 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Bring It Home to Me”, the twelve Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in January 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Blue Mitchell – trumpet
- Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Gene Taylor – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Blue Mitchell, except where noted
- Bring It Home to Me – Jimmy Heath
- Blues 3 for 1
- Port Rico Rock – Tom McIntosh
- Gingerbread Boy – Jimmy Heath
- Portrait of Jenny – Gordon Burdge, J. Russell Robinson
- Blue’s Theme
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