September 21 is the anniversary of a very important recording session in 1956. "Whims Of Chambers" was Paul Chambers' debut as a leader on the Blue Note label; it features an all-star lineup with Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, and Philly Joe Jones. Three of Paul's songs were recorded: Dear Ann, Tale Of The Fingers, and Whims Of Chambers. Besides the lead sheets, we have bass transcriptions which cover everything Paul played on all three songs - melody, solos, and walking. Also check out Don Sickler's unique arrangement of Whims Of Chambers for four basses, originally recorded with then 13-year-old bassist Daryl Johns overdubbing on all parts. More arrangements from this multiple-bass project are coming soon.
Archives: September 2024
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Geoffrey Keezer: at 17 already a mature composer
Don Sickler: The school year is upon us again, a perfect time to celebrate the anniversary of the first recording of then 17- year-old pianist and composer, Geoffrey Keezer. For me, this album still stands as a great album by an already mature pianist/composer. I've been blessed to know Geoffrey since his arrival in NYC when he was introduced to me by his mentor James Williams. When Geoffrey was coming up, established leaders such as Art Blakey, Art Farmer and Ray Brown were still on the scene; it was great to see Geoffrey get to take full advantage of playing and recording in their groups, also contributing original compositions and arrangements to their repertoires.
Our new "Waiting In The Wings" album editions are Waiting In The Wings and Tropopause. Check them out!
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