"Big Brass & Rights of Swing" is a captivating jazz album by the legendary trumpeter Benny Bailey, released on July 17, 2013, under Fresh Sound Records. This double album is a treasure trove of hard bop, bebop, and jazz, showcasing Bailey's virtuosic trumpet playing alongside an impressive ensemble of musicians, including Phil Woods, Tommy Flanagan, and French horn player Julius Watkins.
The album is divided into two distinct parts. The first part features a dynamic sextet jam session, where the musicians' improvisational skills shine through in tracks like "Hard Sock Dance" and "Tipsy." The second part is a five-movement suite titled "Rights of Swing," which demonstrates the band's versatility and musical depth, with each movement offering a different mood and tempo, from a lively prelude to a waltz and a scherzo.
Benny Bailey, known for his work with Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton, brings his extensive experience and innovative style to this album. His collaboration with the talented musicians on this record results in a rich and engaging listening experience. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes, "Big Brass & Rights of Swing" is a testament to the enduring appeal of jazz and the timeless talent of Benny Bailey.
(C) 2013 Fresh Sound Records(P) 2013 Fresh Sound Records
Tracks
Hard Sock DanceBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
AlisonBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
TipsyBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
Please Say YesBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
A Kiss to Build a Dream OnBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
Maud's MoodBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Julius Watkins, Tommy Flanagan, Les Spann, Buddy Catlett, Art Taylor
Rights of Swing: Prelude and Part IBenny Bailey, Phil Woods, Curtis Fuller, Julius Watkins, Sahib Shihab, Tommy Flanagan, Buddy Catlett, Osie Johnson
Rights of Swing: Part II (Ballad)Benny Bailey, Phil Woods, Sahib Shihab, Tommy Flanagan, Buddy Catlett, Osie Johnson, Julius Watkins, Curtis Fuller
Rights of Swing: Part III (Waltz)Benny Bailey, Phil Woods, Curtis Fuller, Julius Watkins, Sahib Shihab, Tommy Flanagan, Buddy Catlett, Osie Johnson
Rights of Swing: Part IV (Scherzo)Benny Bailey, Phil Woods, Curtis Fuller, Julius Watkins, Sahib Shihab, Tommy Flanagan, Buddy Catlett, Osie Johnson
Rights of Swing: Part V (Presto)Benny Bailey, Phil Woods, Willie Dennis, Julius Watkins, Sahib Shihab, Tommy Flanagan, Buddy Catlett, Mickey Roker
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