The Fantastic Frank Strozier

Vee Jay

Personnel:
Frank Strozier (as), Booker Little (tp), Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), Jimmy Cobb (d)

Reference: VJ 012 CD

Bar code: 8427328410120

Tracklisting:

01. W.K. Blues (Kelly)
02. A Starling's Theme (Stroizer)
03. I Don't Know (Stroizer)
04. Waltz Of The Demons (Little)
05. Runnin' (Stroizer)
06. Off Shore (Diamond-Goldsen)
07. Lucka Duce (D.P.)*
08. Run (D.P.)*
09. Tibbit (D.P.)*
10. Just In Time (Styne-Comden-Green)*
11. Off Shore (Diamond) (Take 3)

(*) Bonus tracks

Recorded in New York City, 1959

24-Bit · High Resolution Remastering

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Review:

"Altoist Frank Strozier's first session as a leader has been reissued on this Vee Jay CD with the original six selections joined by five additional and previously unreleased performances, only one of which is actually an alternate take. The altoist's quintet consists of Miles Davis' rhythm section of the time (pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb), along with the late, great trumpeter Booker Little. The music, mostly comprised of Strozier originals, is advanced hard bop, and the music is both enjoyable and (due to Little's presence) somewhat historic."

Scott Yanow (All Music Guide)