Stan Levey – Grand Stan (1957/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 46:12 minutes | 762 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: PrestoClassical | Digital Booklet | © Bethlehem Records
Drummer Stan Levey came to epitomize the sound of “cool school” West Coast jazz. He was one of the pioneers of bebop but relocated to the West Coast where he played on thousands of sessions, many for television and film soundtracks, and backed up all the greats.
Stan Levey was one of the leading drummers of his generation who was not only involved in the formative years of bebop, but was accepted as one of its most important drummers, alongside greats like Kenny Clarke and Max Roach. Stan was a major influence in what was called “west coast jazz” or the “cool school”. His crisp, melodic style continued to have more in common with bop than cool, and he inspired every group he ever played in.
As such, he was better known for his session work than for being in the spotlight. Grand Stan marks one of Levey’s few recordings as a bandleader and is notable for the appearance of unknown-at-the-time piano player Sonny Clark who sparkles on this album.
Tracklist:
01 – Yesterdays
02 – Angel Cake
03 – Why Do I Love You
04 – Grand Stan
05 – Hit That Thing
06 – Blues At Sunrise
07 – A Gal In Calico
08 – Tiny’s Tune
Recorded in November, 1956 – Hollywood, California.
Remastered by John Sigmon in 2013. Transfer Engineers: Alex Nappi, Dana Pendersen,
Musicians:
Stan Levey – drums
Sonny Clark – piano
Conte Candoli – trumpet
Frank Rosolino – trombone
Richie Kamuca – tenor saxophone
Leroy Vinnegar – upright bass
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