These SACD jackets feature printed wraps mounted to chipboard shells, producing an authentic, "old school" look and feel. Some people call these "mini LP" jackets.
Alto saxophonist Phil Woods had recorded with Jimmy Raney and with his own quintet featuring trumpeter Jon Eardley but this was the first date where he was carrying the load as the lone horn, and also his first strictly-for-12-inch LP.
Considering this date was done in November 1955, more than 45 years ago, it holds up exceedingly well. Phil always had all the musical tools. He has continued to develop as an artist but was already very accomplished. The swift, minor-key version of “Get Happy” and the intense blues-saying of “Strollin’ with Pam” are two particularly outstanding examples. Woods also swings hard on three standards, "Slow Boat to China," "Be My Love," and "Woodlore."
Pianist Johnny Williams was a Bud Powell disciple who, like a lot of other young pianists, had latched on to Horace Silver. His way of accompanying reflected this in its funky, rolling quality.
Tracklist:
1 Woodlore
2 Falling In Love All Over Again
3 Be My Love
4 Slow Boat To China
5 Get Happy
6 Strollin' With Pam
Alto Saxophone – Phil Woods
Bass – Teddy Kotick
Drums – Nick Stabulas
Piano – John Williams
Recording information:
Title: Woodlore
Artist: Phil Woods Quartet
Genre: Jazz
Media: 1x Hybrid SACD Mono , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CPRJ-7018-SA
Released: 2014 in US
Original release: 1956 by Prestige PRLP 7018
EAN: 753088701863
Discogs rel.#: 7054642
