Phil Woods Quartet Woodlore (Mono)

180g Vinyl LP!
Mastered by Kevin Gray & Cut from the Original Mono 100% Analog Master Tapes!
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings!
Alto saxophonist Phil Woods had previously recorded with Jimmy Raney and trumpeter Jon Eardley, but "Woodlore" was only his second album as a leader. Even though the recording is almost 70 years old, it does not lose its freshness. Woods is bursting with energy and shows that he has mastered the basics of bebop perfectly.
In addition to the standards Slow Boat to China, Be My Love and Woodlore, the quartet also presents their own compositions. John Williams plays on piano, Teddy Kotick on bass and Nick Stabulas on drums.
Alto saxophonist Phil Woods had recorded with Jimmy Raney and with his own quintet featuring trumpeter Jon Eardley but this was the first date where he was carrying the load as the lone horn, and also his first strictly-for-12-inch LP.
Considering this date was done in November 1955, more than 45 years ago, it holds up exceedingly well. Phil always had all the musical tools. He has continued to develop as an artist but was already very accomplished. The swift, minor-key version of "Get Happy" and the intense blues-saying of "Strollin' with Pam" are two particularly outstanding examples. Woods also swings hard on three standards, "Slow Boat to China," "Be My Love," and "Woodlore." Pianist Johnny Williams was a Bud Powell disciple who, like a lot of other young pianists, had latched on to Horace Silver. His way of accompanying reflected this in its funky, rolling quality.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Mono
• Cut from the Analogue Masters by Kevin Gray
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Deluxe High-Gloss Tip-On Album Jacket

Musicians:

• Phil Woods, alto sax
• John Williams, piano
• Teddy Kotick, bass
• Nick Stabulast, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Slow Boat To China
2. Get Happy
3. Strollin' With Pam
Side B
1. Woodlore
2. Falling In Love All Over Again
3. Be My Love