Tuesday, 30 August 2011

JAMES LEARY - LEGACY 1980


Next up is the very fine James Leary on bass with his debut recording on Blue Collar Records, with a full brass ensemble and the superb Joe Henderson on tenor taking the lead chair. A very impressive, uplifting recording.


James Leary - Bass
Joe Henderson - Tenor Saxophone
George Cables - Piano
Eddie Marshall - Drums
Kenneth Nash - Percussion
Babatunde Michael Lea - Percussion (Remember to smile)
Plus full brass & woodwind section

Today's song
Remember to smile
Twenty five - Mr. X
So far so good
Legacy
Waltz for monday
Wajumbe

http://www.mediafire.com/?76etpwmh3mazr4o


4 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of music.

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  2. Thanks Steve! Always been a fan of his bass playing and writing for others, good to hear a solo album :)

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  3. James leary..Yes yes..Dunno but I kinda put him with John Heard as 2 bassists so deserving of more recognition..Thanks for this post.

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  4. it's been a long time since i last heard this date --- atrocious album art, but outstanding musicianship. thanks for sharing it.

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