Black Orchid

The Three Sounds | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 13, 1998)
• Original Release Date: 1962
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B000005GVN
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,022 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Black Orchid

2. A Foggy Day

3. For All We Know

4. Oh Well Oh Well

5. At Last

6. Secret Love

7. Don't Go Don't Go

8. Saucer Eyes

9. You Dig It

10. Nature Boy

11. Theme From M Squad

12. Azule Serape

13. For Dancers Only

14. Back Home

15. Tadd's Delight

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Three Sounds, Black Orchid, March 14, 2005

By 

Chris Covais - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Orchid (Audio CD)

There weren't that many "groups" that recorded for Blue Note. Most of the dates were just some of the best musicians in New York doing standards and originals on the spot, for one night only, until the next session.

However, The Three Sounds were one group that frequently went into Rudy Van Gelder's studio to record great music. This particular date, "Black Orchid," is probaly their most famous date.

This album captures them in some of their most inspiring settings. From the opening note, you are sure this is going to be a neat little session.

Tunes such as the Black Orchid, are so fresh and unique. The bossa nova influence is so perfect for the song. From the up-beat songs Tadd's Delight, and Nature Boy, the album is a bright masterpiece.

The Three Sounds are such a unique trio. Though highly underrated, the group recorded so many albums for Blue Note, though many are hard to find. Gene Harris, Anthony Simpkins & Bill Dowdy are all the perfect match, for this great little swinging combo, called The Three Sounds.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Three Sounds!!!, January 22, 2005

By 

Chris Covais - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Orchid (Audio CD)

There weren't that many "groups" that recorded for Blue Note. Most of the dates were just some of the best musicians in New York doing standards and originals on the spot, for one night only, until the next session.

However, The Three Sounds were one group that frequently went into Rudy Van Gelder's studio to record great music. This particular date, "Black Orchid," is probaly their most famous date.

This album captures them in some of their most inspiring settings. From the opening note, you are sure this is going to be a neat little session.

Tunes such as the Black Orchid, are so fresh and unique. The bossa nova influence is so perfect for the song. From the up-beat songs Tadd's Delight, and Nature Boy, the album is a bright masterpiece.

The Three Sounds are such a unique trio. Though highly underrated, the group recorded so many albums for Blue Note, though many are hard to find. Gene Harris, Anthony Simpkins & Bill Dowdy are all the perfect match, for this great little swinging combo, called The Three Sounds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars these guys are the best!, August 8, 2007

By 

Joan Aikens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Orchid (Audio CD)

The subtle jazz riffs are terrific. These guys KNOW their stuff. Anyone that loves jazz & never heard the 3 sounds NEEDS to explore the talent brought together on this CD. ENJOY