Bongo Bop / Bye Bye Blackbird / Wrinkles / This Could Be The Start Of Something
Cecil Payne & His Orchestra, Bill Henderson (3), Wynton Kelly, J.J. Johnson
- Label
- Jazzbox
- Catalog number
- JLEP 108
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · EP
- Country
- Sweden
- Genre
- Jazz
What’s on it
Bongo Bop / Bye Bye Blackbird / Wrinkles / This Could Be The Start Of Something has 4 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
A1Bongo Bop
- Written-By
- Charlie Parker
A2Bye Bye Blackbird
- Written-By
- Mort Dixon, Ray Henderson
B1Wrinkles
- Written-By
- Wynton Kelly
B2This Could Be The Start Of Something
- Written-By
- Steve Allen (3)
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Where it came from
Released by the independent label Jazzbox, this extended play record features a sophisticated collaboration between baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, vocalist Bill Henderson, pianist Wynton Kelly, and trombonist J.J. Johnson. The release reflects the high-caliber output of the late 1950s jazz scene, capturing a moment where bop-influenced arrangements transitioned into the more lyrical, blues-inflected sounds favored by the era's prominent labels.
The record serves as a showcase for these performers' technical agility and improvisational synergy. Cecil Payne, a long-time associate of Dizzy Gillespie, was instrumental in establishing the baritone saxophone as a lead voice in small-group bebop. His work on this compilation is emblematic of the meticulous studio sessions of the time, where seasoned jazz veterans were frequently paired to produce distinct, high-quality recordings for enthusiasts of modern jazz.
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