Anthology (Deluxe Edition)
Dinah Washington
Charlie Mingus, Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Barney Kessel, Red Callender
Producer: Athan Maroulis
Master Classics, 2005
1 CD
Catalogue #: 8041
EAN: 0881162804121
UPC: 881162804121
You save: 20%
Personnel includes: Dinah Washington (vocals); Gene Porter (alto & tenor saxophones, clarinet); Jewel Grant (alto saxophone); Lucky Thompson (tenor saxophone); Karl George (trumpet); Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); Wilbert Baranco, Ernie Freeman (piano); Barney Kessel, Rene Hall (guitar); Charlie Mingus, Red Callender (bass); Lee Young, Earl Palmer (drums).
Includes liner notes by Athan Maroulis.
Personnel include: Dinah Washington (vocals); Barney Kessel (guitar); Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson (vibraphone); Charles Mingus (bass instrument); Max Roach, Red Callender (drums).
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Dinah Washington
Despite a relatively short career--she died in 1963 at the age of 39--Dinah Washington laid claim to being one of the major jazz voices, and one of the most versatile of all jazz singers. Her voice was rich; she filled everything she sang with heartfelt emotion, and she could make even material of less than stellar quality sound deeply moving. More importantly, she was equally at home (and had hits) with blues, popular songs of the day, and standards; toward the end she also became a major voice of the burgeoning soul movement.
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton was one of the first major artists to use the vibraphone as a solo instrument, setting the standard for others to follow. He first gained popularity as a member of the famous Benny Goodman quartet of the late-1930s swing era. Hamp's dynamic performances often featured him playing both vibes and drums, as well as dancing in his lively style. A tireless performer, Hampton could still keep audiences enthralled well past his 90th birthday.
Milt Jackson
As a member of the legendary 1950s, '60s, and '70s combo the Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson was one of the most high-profile vibraphonists in jazz. His swinging style brought the vibes to the forefront on many classic recordings with other legends like Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, and many others. His classic tune "Bags' Groove" has remained part of the standard jazz repertoire since its debut.
Barney Kessel
Guitarist Barney Kessel built upon the tradition laid down by Charlie Christian, and during the 1940s and '50s he was one of the main exponents of bebop guitar, playing with such artists as Charlie Parker and Oscar Peterson, among others. After more than a decade ensconced in studio work, Kessel returned in the '70s to touring and recording as part of the Great Guitars trio. Kessel always played with tremendous feeling, and he is often cited by younger guitarists as a major influence.
