Clifford Brown - Complete Metronome & Vogue Master Takes

The Metronome and Vogue master takes, the subject of this wonderfully zany double-disc set from Spain's Definitive label, offer a mature view of Clifford Brown in some startling company in June, September, and October of 1953. These sessions have all been out in various packages before, but together, the master takes offer a scintillating portrait of Brown not only as a stunning soloist in the company of other giants, but also as an anchor for various ensembles. First there's Brown with Art Farmer and The Swedish All Stars arranged and conducted by Quincy Jones, and then two weeks later with The Gigi Gryce Orchestra, which included Farmer, trumpeter Walter Williams, and bassist Pierre Michelot. Read More