Lucky Strikes by Lucky Thompson (CD, 1964)

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Connie Kay, Richard Davis, Lucky Thompson, Hank Jones

CD

1964

Bebop

Lucky Strikes

Jazz

Personnel: Lucky Thompson (soprano & tenor saxophones); Hank Jones (piano); Richard Davis (bass); Connie Kay (drums). Recorded in New York, New York on September 15, 1964. Originally released on Prestige (7355). Includes original liner notes by David A. Himmelstein. Digitally remastered by Joe Tarantino (1987, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley California). This CD reissue serves as a perfect introduction to the talents of the underrated saxophonist Lucky Thompson. Heard on four songs apiece on tenor and soprano (he was one of the first bop-oriented soprano players), Thompson plays two standards and six originals in a quartet with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Richard Davis, and drummer Connie Kay. The playing time on this straight reissue of an earlier LP is a bit brief (just over 38 minutes), but the quality is quite high. Thompson's soprano solos in particular are quite memorable. ~ Scott Yanow

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