Serenade to a Bus Seat

Clark Terry - Serenade to a Bus Seat

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Artist: Clark Terry
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2007-09-11
Music Label: Riverside
Soundtracks:

Donna Lee
Boardwalk
Boomerang
Digits
Serenade to a Bus Seat
Stardust
Cruising
That Old Black Magic

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Music Review: Terry's Swinging Serenade
Rating: 5 Stars

Serenade to a Bus Seat is a session from April of 1957 led by trumpeter Clark Terry. Terry is accompanied by a fine group consisting of tenor sax gunslinger Johnny Griffin, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. All of the numbers were penned by Terry, save "Donna Lee", "Stardust", and "That Old Black Magic".

The album begins with a bang, a scorching version of Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee". While maybe not quite as flashy here as on his own Introducing Johnny Griffin, Johnny Griffin busts out some heavy duty bop here. Terry matches him in pace and Philly Joe proves some explosive fills in this quick paced number. "Boardwalk" is a deep blues, giving Terry and Griffin plenty of room to get good and greasy. "Boomerang" is a blower's delight, featuring some killer playing from Terry, whose horn speaks and squawks. Wynton Kelly lays down some gorgeous piano on this track. Listen for his dynamic solo and the minimal accompaniment he provides for Chambers's bass solo. "Digits" is a winding upbeat piece with some great interplay between Terry and Griffin. They intertwine their horns in spirals of pure energy and delight. The title track is another high energy blowing session and Kelly astounds yet again, stealing the show from the horns when it's his turn to solo. The pace slows for the standard "Stardust", both Terry and Griffin delivering emotional statements. The tempo picks up just a little for the smooth "Cruising", a mellow piece featuring more magnificent trumpet, more note-heavy phrasing from Griffin, and more Kelly ivory gymnastics. The album ends with a brief Latinized version of "That Old Black Magic".

Throughout, Clark Terry impresses with his tone and talent. In addition, his ability to write strong, memorable music is on full display. This session has quickly become a favorite of mine for the outstanding performances of all involved and the wonderful music Terry created. The remaster is sharp, every instrument clear as day. If you haven't heard this, I implore you to take a listen to this Serenade.

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