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Re-Entry

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Long overdue cd re-issue of this great session from trumpeter Charles Sullivan,
which was previously only available as an ultra-expensive Japanese import cd. Re-
corded back in 1976, it's a quintet session with the fabulous Kenny Barron on piano,
Buster Williams on bass, Billy Hart on drums, and Rene Mclean on alto and tenor sax.
From 1974 up until the present time, Sullivan has made only three albums as a leader
"Re-Entry" being the second (and most difficult to locate up until now). Like his
other two releases, he displays incredible chops here, particularly on his versions
of "Body & Soul", of which there is a second 14 minute alternate take included which
is just as gorgeous as the original on "Re-Entry". The other four cuts on this re-
lease are all original compositions by Sullivan, and fully display his exceptional
writing skills. Have waited a long time for this session to be issued on cd at an
affordable price, readily available, and now it is from the WHYNOT label, a division
of Candid Records, based out of London. Another solid gold recording from this
criminally unknown, brilliant trumpeter who deserves wider recognition. So glad to
finally have this on cd - thanks to Candid Records. For an absolutely astounding
experience, check out Sullivan's "Genesis" recording, his debut as a leader, and
recently released on cd for the first time from the revived Inner City jazz label.
Incredible and brilliant work from 1974.