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Kenny Drew Trio – Dark Beauty

Dark Beauty is an album by American pianist Kenny Drew recorded in 1974 and released on SteepleChase.

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Kenny Drew Trio – Piano Night (Full Album)

This CD is a straight reissue of an out-of-print live album called Piano Night, recorded in Switzerland in 1992, less than 15 months before Drew’s passing at age 64.

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Jackie McLean – A Ghetto Lullaby (Full Album)

A Ghetto Lullaby is a live album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.

“Within a five day period in 1973, altoist Jackie McLean, who had only made one album (a live set) between 1968-72, cut enough material for five records. This worthy set features his intense style in a quartet with pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Alex Riel, recorded live at Montmartre in Copenhagen. Although the material — Drew’s “Callin’,” athe ballad “Where Is Love,” a pair of William Gault songs and McLean’s “Jack’s Tune” — is not all that memorable, the altoist’s passionate solos and very distinctive sound uplift the music and make this an advanced hard bop set worth acquiring.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

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Tina Brooks – Back to the Tracks (Full Album)

Back to the Tracks is a hard bop album by tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks recorded in 1960 and released posthumously.

“The music that comprises Back to the Tracks was recorded in September 1960, months after the sessions for True Blue, but it sat on the shelves until Mosaic reissued it as part of their Complete Blue Note Recordings box, even though it was penciled in for release. Like Minor Move, Tina Brooks first session that stayed unreleased for over 20 years, Back to the Tracks is an excellent hard bop set, and it’s hard to understand why it wasn’t released at the time. Brooks leads a fantastic band featuring alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Blue Mitchell, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor through three originals and two standards. Each musician has opportunity to shine, but Brooks remains the center of attention. His style is remarkably fluid, capable of graceful, elegant turns on the ballads and clean, speedy improvisations on the up-tempo bop. Each of the five songs have breathtaking moments, confirming Brooks talents as a saxophonist, composer and leader. Listening to Back to the Tracks, it’s impossible to figure out why the record wasn’t released at the time, but it’s a hard bop gem from the early ’60s to cherish.” – Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AllMusic.

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KENNY DREW - PIANIST EXTRAORDINAIRE

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Legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins fondly recalls his longtime musical peer Kenny Drew, highlighting Drew’s sophisticated training, exceptional gift, and pivotal role in early jazz circles. Rollins reflects on Drew’s formative presence in their group—including performances at the famed 845 Club—his classical training, and how he became one of the first in their circle to be called upon for high-profile gigs, especially around New York’s 52nd Street scene.

Dive into this heartfelt tribute to a true jazz master, offering glimpses into both Drew’s technical brilliance and lasting influence on the scene.

Original video: @JazzVideoGuy

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Remembering Kenneth Sidney "Kenny" Drew (August 28, 1928 – August 4, 1993) on his birthday today.

Kenny Drew – Kenny Drew Trio

Kenny Drew Trio is an album by pianist Kenny Drew, recorded in 1956 and released on Riverside. The album features Drew’s tribute to jazz patron Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter “Blues for Nica”.

Kenny Drew – piano Paul Chambers – bass Philly Joe Jones – drums

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Kenny Drew Trio — Elegy

Great work from the Kenny Drew trio of the 80s – a lineup that always manages to bring out some deep sounds in their music – in this case, just the right undercurrent of sadness and loss to fit the title well! Drew’s piano is beautiful at this point in his career – as fluid as before, but even more filled with feeling and depth – matched perfectly by the sensitive bass work of Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, and the drums of Ed Thigpen – who, like Drew, is still constantly evolving in his second home overseas. The tunes are all well-chosen to fit the theme of the title – and tracks include “The Last Romantic”, “Django”, “Willow Weep For Me”, “Elegy”, “Tune Down”, and “Finale” (Dusty Groove, Inc.)

Kenny Drew – piano Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass Ed Thigpen – drums