Blowin' The Blues Away Jazz Images ” Although a straight “live”

” Although a straight “live” improvisation has never been recorded in the studio by the band

A digital projection flashed an ever-changing stream of vividly colored

playful original compositions and gracefully probing improv” and declared it “his best album yet”

to the spreading-ripples harp intro and quivering flute of Far Away Place

Taking inspiration from the anything-goes spirit of ‘70s jazz-funk

Blowin' The Blues Away Jazz Images ” Although a straight “live”1959 (reissued 2023). All the hallmarks of the hard bop pioneer are here percussive playing, catchy melodies and a balance of tight composition with expressive freedom. With Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Junior Cook (tenor sax), Eugene Taylor (bass) and Louis Hayes (drums).