Uploaded by Crus072 on Jan 31, 2008
Tony Hall (who did a lot of hard work in the British jazz scene during the 50's ) persuaded Alfred Lion -Blue Note- to record trumpeter Dizzy Reece. So Reece, living in London by that time, recorded 'Blues in Trinity' with Art Taylor (drs) and Donald Byrd (t), (who where working in Paris by that time) Tubby Hayes (s), Terry Shannon(p) and Lloyd Thompson(b) in a studio in north London. It was on August 24, 1957.
When Dizzy Reece (born in Jamaica, living in New York now) came over to America, it was quite a buzz. Picked up by Blue Note, he recorded another two great albums, Star Bright and Soundin' Off.
1958-1959 Was a very productive year for Blue Note, recording 68 sessions with several new leaders like Duke Pearson, Tina Brooks, Jackie McLean and Donald Byrd. I have to say, Reece's albums where much better then (the more famous) albums from Donald Byrd coming out in those years.
Reece did one album for Prestige, 'Asia Minor', in 1962. 'Summertime' is one of the great tracks of the album. With baritonist Cecil Payne, Joe Farrell on tenor and flute, pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Charlie Persip.
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YouTube Mix for Dizzy Reece
11:36John Coltrane - Summertimeby yashioman12,760 views
- 9:39Red Garland - Soul Junctionby Crus07258,846 views
- 7:33Earl Hines - You Are Too Beautifulby Crus0722,127 views
- 6:10dizzy reece - the rakeby bazzaaaar946 views
- 2:55Sarah Vaughan - Summertime (Master Take)by Praguedive237,788 views
- 9:22Donald Byrd - Elijahby Praguedive6,751 views
- 15:03Joe Zawinul - The Song My Lady Singsby Crus0721,397 views
- 5:19Bill Evans - Some Other Timeby Crus072283,433 views
- 6:49Jackie McLean - A Fickle Sonance (1961)by libraquaricorn20,481 views
- 2:48Billy Stewart - Summertime (1966)by kinkman07091979169,941 views
- 6:57Sharon Jones & Charles Walker "Summertime"by Jarodzic105,448 views
- 3:49Jill Scott & George Benson- "Summertime"by trunigga2,021,778 views
- 8:13Dizzy Reece-------- Ackmetby hardbopper11,490 views
- 3:46Mica Paris - Summertimeby benjirocks351,115 views
- 8:04Tina brooks back to the tracksby jazzlover78,575 views
- 4:25Kenny Burrell - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to Youby Crus072116,130 views
- 7:47[593] YESTERDAYS @ SOUNDIN' OFF - DIZZY REECEby ky5m658 views
- 4:11Sidney Bechet - Summertimeby kolargool401,439 views
- 8:02DIZZY REECE+WOODY SHAW&PARIS REUNION-PE JAZZ'85by AbruzzoiMageSound929 views
When i hear such a wonderful bass line as in this tune, i allways go and check who was playing, and guess what; it is Ron Carter 95% of the times.
GEternalBraid 1 year ago 2
Absolutely the best version of Summertime ever produced. Makes me want to sit in on a boat dock with my wife, great friends and a bottle of cognac. This coming from some nearby speakers.... That would be a good night.
cougarfanparkingonly 1 year ago
What beautiful solo work.
madero111 1 year ago
he did a cover of music from the exorcist-if anyone has it put it on thanks
phillfoote 2 years ago
Wow, what a search on YouTube can turn out! This is pure pwnage!
ExplodeDOOM 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing this video
Eric - Studio ChinChan
STUDIOCHINCHAN 2 years ago
Another Alpha Boys School in Jamaica - Alumni
MyCOTTRELL 2 years ago
pure and formless.
juicearibe 2 years ago
Well, Crus72, I don't know if Reece played better than Donald Byrd; I was always pretty impressed by Byrd. But Reece sound s very nice here, I'll readily admit that. And some fine musicians, like Cecil Payne, whom I prefer over Pepper Adams. And of course the elegant Hank Jones, forever young. Thanks for posting!
BuckshotLaFunke 2 years ago
the drums are tight.
blackgn82 2 years ago