With His East Coast All Stars
  • MGM E3390
    MGM E3390
  • MGM E3494
    MGM E3494
  • Leonard Feather
    Leonard Feather
  • Dick Hyman
    Dick Hyman
  • Joe Newman
    Joe Newman
  • Thad Jones
    Thad Jones
  • Jerome Richardson
    Jerome Richardson
  • Frank Wess
    Frank Wess
  • Benny Powell
    Benny Powell
  • Oscar Pettiford
    Oscar Pettiford
  • Osie Johnson
    Osie Johnson

Leonard Feather & Dick Hyman

With His East Coast All Stars

Fresh Sound Records

Personnel:
Leonard Feather (prod, arr), Dick Hyman (p, org, arr), Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Art Farmer (tp), Benny Powell, Jimmy Cleveland (tb), Bill Barber (tuba), Frank Wess (ts, fl), Jerome Richardson (as, ts, bs, fl), Sahib Shihab (as, bs), Romeo Penque, Tony Scott (bs, cl), Phil Bodner (bs, oboe), on Elliott (vib, perc), Oscar Pettiford, Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson, Kenny Clarke (d)

Reference: FSRCD1152

Bar code: 8427328611527

This musical journey features four captivating East Coast All Stars jazz ensembles, guided in collaboration by the talented Leonard Feather and Dick Hyman, who, through their compositions and arrangements, present a diverse repertoire brimming with stimulating solos.

The first session highlights a six-piece unit, boasting a front line drawn entirely from the Count Basie band: Thad Jones, Benny Powell, and Frank Wess. From the rhythmic vitality of “The Goof ‘n’ I” to the refined elegance of “Beverly Hills” and the timeless charm of “The Sidewalks of New York,” each track exemplifies the ensemble’s cohesion and the creativity of soloists.

Delving into the “Hi-Fi Suite,” Feather and Hyman lead two nine-piece orchestras on a sonic exploration. With contributions from Joe Newman, Jerome Richardson, Benny Powell, and Don  Elliot, the orchestrations offer a captivating blend of textures and tones, with various reed instruments providing a fascinating display of soundscapes, from the inventive “Feedback Fugue” to the lively “Squawker” and the flavorful “Hi-Fi Pie.”

The subsequent line-up showcases the rhythmic intricacies of “Bass-Reflex,” the melodic allure of “Tweeter,” the resonant depths of “Woofer,” and the ethereal beauty of “Reverberation.” Here, Thad Jones, Benny Powell, Oscar Pettiford, Jerome Richardson, Frank Wess, and Bill Barber deliver compelling solo performances.

Concluding this set, the fourth All Stars band presents a dynamic rendition of Jay Livingston’s “Keep It Simple,” arranged by Dick Hyman. Featuring all horns in a captivating six-minute workout, the ensemble’s virtuosity shines through, offering a fitting conclusion to this exciting musical journey.

—Jordi Pujol

Tracklist

01. The Goof 'N' I (Al Cohn) 3:31
02. Beverly Hills (Leonard Feather) 4:42
03. The Sidewalks of New York (Lawlor-Blake–P.D.) 5:06
04. Here's Pete (Pete Rugolo) 2:57
05. Feedback Fugue (Feather-Hyman) 4:45
06. Squawker (Leonard Feather) 3:48
07. Hi-Fi Pie (Leonard Feather) 3:07
08. Bass-Reflex (Blues in 5/4 - P.D.) 4:07
09. Tweeter (Feather-Hyman) 5:03
10. Woofer (Feather-Hyman) 5:27
11. Reverberation (Feather-Hyman) 5:36
12. Keep it Simple (Livingston-Evans) 6:03

Album details

Sources:
Tracks #1-4, from the 12-inch LP “West Coast Vs. East Coast” (E3390)
Tracks #5-11, from the 12-inch LP “Hi Fi Suite” (E3494)
Track #12, from the 12-inch LP “Oh, Captain!” (E3650)

Personnel on #1-4: Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Dick Hyman, piano, organ, arranger; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Recorded in New York City, January 1956

Personnel on #5-7: Joe Newman, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Jerome Richardson, alto sax, piccolo; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Romeo Penque, baritone sax, clarinet; Dick Hyman, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Don Elliott, vibes, miscellaneous percussion.
Recorded in New York City, June 16, 1956

Personnel on #8-11: Thad Jones, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Bill Barber, tuba (except on #8); Jerome Richardson, alto sax, piccolo; Frank Wess, tenor sax, flute; Phil Bodner, baritone, oboe; Dick Hyman, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Recorded in New York City, July 11, 1956

Personnel on #12: Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Sahib Shihab, alto, baritone sax; Tony Scott, clarinet, baritone sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor, baritone sax, alto flute; Dick Hyman, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Recorded in New York City, February 14, 1958

Original recordings produced by Leonard Feather
Cover photo by Lester Krauss
This CD compilation produced by Jordi Pujol
© 2024 by Fresh Sound Records

Mono · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered
Blue Moon Producciones Discograficas S.L.
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