Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (2LP, 45 RPM)
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (2LP, 45 RPM)
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (2LP, 45 RPM)
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (2LP, 45 RPM)

Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup (2LP, 45 RPM)

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Walter Davis Jr. - piano

Donald Byrd - trumpet [click here to see more vinyl featuring Donald Byrd]

Sam Jones - bass

Jackie McLean - alto saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jackie McLean]

Art Taylor – drums [Click here to see more vinyl featuring Art Taylor]

Written by Walter Davis Jr.

 

2 LP, standard sleeve

Original analog Master tape : YES

Heavy Press : 180g

Record color : black

Speed : 45 RPM

Size : 12'’

Stereo

Studio

Record Press : RTI

Label : Analogue Productions

Original Label : Blue Note

Recorded August 2, 1959 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder

Produced by Alfred Lion

Remastered by Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman at AcousTech Mastering

Originally released in 1959

Reissued in 2010

 

Tracks:

Side A :

  1. 'Smake It
  2. Loodle-Lot

Side B:

  1. Sweetness

Side C:

  1. Rhumba Nhumba

Side D:

  1. Minor Mind
  2. Millie's Delight

 

Reviews:

“Walter Davis, Jr.'s debut record as a leader for Blue Note is a terrific hard bop session, a driving collection of six original tunes that emphasize the strengths not only of the pianist himself, but also his supporting band: trumpeter Donald Byrd, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Art Taylor. Apart from the lovely ballad "Sweetness," Davis Cup moves along at a brisk pace, with the rhythm section urging the soloists to new heights. Byrd has rarely sounded better, and on this date McLean provides ample evidence that he was moving beyond the conventions of hard bop and developing his own unique style. Davis, of course, does more than acquit himself -- he contributes an engaging, energetic performance that keeps the music grounded. His compositions are just as captivating, whether it's the swinging "Rhumba Nhumba" or the darkly invigorating "Minor Mind." It all adds up to a wonderful straight-ahead hard bop date, one that's so good it's a wonder that Davis didn't receive another chance to lead a session until 1979.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

 

Ratings :

AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,59 / 5

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