Description
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the trumpeterDizzy Reecemoved to London at age 17 and began working across Europe, frequently in Paris, where he played with the likes ofDon ByasandKenny Clarke. Reece also made fans ofMiles DavisandSonny Rollinswho spread the word about a hot new trumpeter on the European scene. So whenDonald ByrdandArt Taylorcame through Paris on tour in 1958 they sought out Reece and even found their way into the recording studio together for what would become Reeces Blue Note debutBlues In Trinity. Encouraged byAlfred Lion, Reece would move to New York City the next year where Lion quickly put him back in the studio with a first-rate hard bop band includingHank Mobleyon tenor saxophone,Wynton Kelly on piano,Paul Chamberson bass, and Taylor once again on drums. The resulting albumStar Brightis a hidden gem of the Blue Note catalog with Reece shining brightly on a 6-song set that included several of his own bluesy originals like The Rake, Groovesville, The Rebound, and theThelonious Monkinspired A Variation On Monk. Two standards round out the offering with swinging takes on Ill Close My Eyes and I Wished On The Moon, both of which showcase Reeces sublime delivery of a melody.
This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Tracklist:
A1: The Rake
A2: I’ll Close My Eyes
A3: Groovesville
B1: The Rebound
B2: I Wished On The Moon
B3: A Variation On Monk
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