Search - Billy Taylor :: With Four Flutes

Nice Jazz Music

Glenn R. Ellison | Pembroke Pines, Florida United States | 05/07/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I became aware of this recording when I heard a song from it while driving. I promptly bought the CD and have enjoyed it ever since. It was made back in 1959 when, as the liner notes state: "...there are also several spots where Frank Wess, Herbie Mann, and Jerome Richardson make the case for the coming of age of the jazz flute." Some forty years later I believe that it's safe to say that Herbie Mann became the most popular of these flutists having traveled the world over and becoming one of the first true "world musicians." However, one cannot overlook the contribution Frank Wess has made either. He is a product of the Count Basie band where he played flute and tenor sax.But, to get back to the music, I think if I had to choose a one word description, it would be "boyant." This is really good, swingin', toe tappin' music that you can listen to while reading, cleaning the house or to focus on just the music itself."