Lucky Strikes
Leader: Lucky Thompson
Label: Prestige (PR 7365)
Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs on September 15th, 1964. Personnel: Tenor/Soprano Sax - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Piano - Hank Jones Bass - Richard Davis Drums - Connie Kay
An exquisite showcase for one of the most undersung saxophonists in the history of this music, "Lucky Strikes" perfectly captures the surreal beauty of Lucky Thompson's playing and compositional style. Thompson's soprano saxophone playing is especially of note, with its beguiling, breathy warmth providing a marked contrast to the Coltrane-derived, laser-focused sound that many players have chosen to hone towards.
Available Leadsheets
- Prey-Loot - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Swing (medium)
- Fly With The Wind - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Swing (uptempo)
- I Forgot To Remember - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Ballad
- Mumba Neua - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Latin (uptempo)
- Reminiscent - Eli "Lucky" Thompson Swing (medium)
- Mid-Nite Oil - Eli "Lucky" Thompson 3/4 swing (medium up)