This is the first in a tribute to jazz legend Jimmy Forrest, and a subtle way to encourage you to purchase his music. In no way is this intended as piracy.
If there is such a thing as type-casting musicians, Jimmy Forrest is the poster man of that unfortunate stereotype. Jimmy Forrest is known, over known, way way over known, as the composer of the blues and strip club classic "Night Train". However, as the listener will quickly gather, Jimmy Forrest is one of the greatest jazz tenor players who ever lived. His playing combines excitement with softness and subtlety. He's from St. Louis, and from the testimony of people who regularly went to listen to him, he could blow the paint off the walls. The worst place for any other tenor player to be was standing next to Jimmy Forrest on the bandstand, as evidenced by the recording of him with Oliver Nelson and King Curtis. Those who've seen him said that he would not allow himself to be second in a competitive situation.
The rhythm section is soft and perfectly balanced, allowing all the soloists the maximum creative room. Please enjoy this, and please purchase and share the hidden treasure of this music.
5 сен 2024
