Kenny Dorham Quintet
Kenny Dorham · 1954
38 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lively interplay of melodic lines and intricate rhythms, showcasing hard-bop's early sophistication.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The 'Kenny Dorham Quintet' was released in 1954, marking Dorham's emergence as a prominent figure in the hard bop movement. This album followed his previous work with the legendary jazz group the Jazz Messengers, showcasing his growing artistic identity as a bandleader and composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Clark Terry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An Oscar for Oscar (take 1) 2:48
- 2 Ruby My Dear (take 2) 3:05
- 3 Be My Love (take 2) 3:35
- 4 Ruby My Dear (take 1) 3:09
- 5 Osmosis 2:42
- 6 I Love You 3:54
- 7 Darn That Dream (take 1) 4:50
- 8 Darn That Dream (take 2) 4:54
- 9 I Love You (take 2) 3:55
- 10 Chicago Blues 2:55
- 11 Lonesome Lover Blues 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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