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Blue Stroll

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This CD reissues one of multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan's strongest bebop-oriented dates. Sullivan, who is heard on trumpet, alto, baritone and even peck horn (all four on the 19«-minute jam "Bluzinbee"), teams up with the great tenor Johnny Griffin (who on "Bluzinbee" also takes rare solos on baritone and alto), pianist Jodie Christian, bassist Vic Sproles and drummer Wilbur Campbell for a strictly straight-ahead set, a rarity in Sullivan's discography. The 1997 CD adds a new alternate take of "Wilbur's Tune" to the original program, which includes the standard "My Old Flame" and several hard bop originals. Everyone plays in prime form, and Sullivan's trumpet solos in particular are quite exciting. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

trumpeter also plays baritone/alto sax & peck horn in this 1959 session, feat. the best musicians from this era inc. Jodie Christian, Victor Sproles & Wilbur Campbell

Recorded in Chicago, Illinois on July 26, 1959. Includes liner notes by Emmanuel Cranshaw and Bob Koester.

Personnel: Ira Sullivan (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet); Johnny Griffin (saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Jodie Christian (piano); Wilbur Campbell (drums).

Liner Note Authors: Emmanuel Cranshaw; Robert G. Koester.

Recording information: Cunliffe (07/26/1959).

Photographer: Jeff Lowenthal.

Personnel: Ira Sullivan (alto & baritone saxophones, trumpet); Johnny Griffin (saxophone); Jodie Christian (piano); Vic Sproles (bass); Wilbur Campbell (drums).