This delightful LP features Art Farmer with a large orchestra not long after he switched from trumpet to flügelhorn. Oliver Nelson's arrangements provide great backdrops for the leader, as do the mix of dependable studio musicians and outstanding jazzmen assembled for the three sessions, including Tommy Flanagan, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, and Jim Hall, to name a few. The choice of material is inspiring: a snappy "Raincheck," and Farmer's moody "Rue Prevail," and a relatively (then) new work by John Coltrane, "Naima," which ...
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This delightful LP features Art Farmer with a large orchestra not long after he switched from trumpet to flügelhorn. Oliver Nelson's arrangements provide great backdrops for the leader, as do the mix of dependable studio musicians and outstanding jazzmen assembled for the three sessions, including Tommy Flanagan, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, and Jim Hall, to name a few. The choice of material is inspiring: a snappy "Raincheck," and Farmer's moody "Rue Prevail," and a relatively (then) new work by John Coltrane, "Naima," which turns into a richly textured tour de force in the hands of Farmer & co. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi
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Seller's Description:
Fine; Collectible. From the opening measures of Street of Dreams, it becomes obvious that the marriage of Art Farmer's trumpet and Oliver Nelson's pen is destined to work out blissfully. Listen to Art Farmer and the orchestra...Hear for yourself the results, consistently gratifying, of this alliance between two of the most compelling artists in modern jazz: Arthur Stewart Farmer and Oliver Edward Nelson. Art Farmer Flugelhorn Ray Copeland Trumpet Rolf Ericson Trumpet Bernie Glow Trumpet Ernie Royal Trumpet Clark Terry Trumpet Snooky Young Trumpet Jimmy Cleveland Trombone Urbie Green Trombone Tommy Mitchell Trombone Paul Faulies Trombone Tony Studd Trombone Ray Alonge French Horn Jimmy Buffington French Horn Bob Northern French Horn Danny Bank Reeds Ray Beckenstein Reeds Phil Bodner Reeds Romeo Penque Reeds Stan Webb Reeds Phil Woods Reeds Tommy Flanagan Piano Barry Galbraith Guitar Jim Hall Guitar George Duvivier Bass Charlie Persip Drums Ray Barretto Percussion Willie Rodriguez Percussion Oliver Nelson Arranger--Anthony Corbett Recorded 1962 at Webster Hall, New York City Engineered by Ray Hall Produced by Hal Mooney. What a gorgeous album! This is the MERCURY 20766 HIFI. Both the cover and the record are in excellent condition---no scratches, no nuthin'. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.
