Released 1957 Release date 1957 | Length 38:25 Genre Jazz | |
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Recorded October 16 and November 18, 1957Reeves Sound Studios, New York City Similar Johnny Griffin albums, Jazz albums |
Wilbur ware quintet lullaby of the leaves
The Chicago Sound is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Wilbur Ware. It features a quintet with the saxophonist Johnny Griffin and was recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label.
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Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow claiming the album is "a fine debut by Ware. It seems strange that in his remaining 20-plus years the bassist never led another album".
Track listing
All compositions by Wilbur Ware except as indicated
- "Mamma-Daddy" - 3:53
- "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 3:15
- "Desert Sands" (Paul Dunlap, Edward Heyman, Stuff Smith) - 5:28
- "31st and State" - 6:27
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) - 2:56
- "Latin Quarters" (John Jenkins) - 4:37
- "Be-Ware" (Jenkins) - 4:28
- "The Man I Love" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 7:21
Personnel
Songs
1Mamma-Daddy3:59
2Body and Soul3:20
3Desert Sands5:33
References
The Chicago Sound Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA