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Phil Woods / Phil Woods Septet

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by Scott Yanow

The title of this excellent LP comes from the fact that the featured septet consists of two altos (Phil Woods and Gene Quill) and two trumpets (Donald Byrd and Kenny Dorham) in addition to a rhythm section (pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Philly Joe Jones). Of the pairings, Woods and Dorham were more distinctive in 1956, but both Quill and Byrd get in some good licks. The full group stretches out on four lengthy numbers: three Woods originals and the ballad "Suddenly It's Spring."

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
The Stanley Stomper
Phil Woods Septet / Phil Woods 14:20 SpotifyAmazon
2
Cool Aid
Phil Woods Septet / Phil Woods 09:47 SpotifyAmazon
3
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Phil Woods Septet / Phil Woods 12:15 SpotifyAmazon
4
Suddenly It's Spring
James Van Heusen
Phil Woods Septet / Phil Woods 08:22 SpotifyAmazon
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