HOWARD MCGHEE - SHARP EDGE NEW CD

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4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE ON SHARP EDGE This release contains the complete original album Sharp Edge, one of many comebacks by Howard McGhee in a life sadly marred by drug addiction. This wonderful set showcases him in the dual role of trumpeter and arranger of all of the tunes (he is also the composer of four of them), backed by such well-known sidemen as George Coleman, Junior Mance, George Tucker, and Jimmy Cobb. As a bonus, two live tracks from the same period presenting McGhee in a two trumpet frontline with Kenny Dorham. This is the first time these two rare tracks ever appear on CD. Personnel:HOWARD McGHEE, trumpetGEORGE COLEMAN, tenor saxJUNIOR MANCE, pianoGEORGE TUCKER, bassJIMMY COBB, drumsThe Renaissance, Hollywood, October 14, 1960.Bonus Tracks [12-13] FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CDHoward McGhee (tp); Kenny Dorham (tp); Billy Taylor (p);Gene Taylor(b) & Connie Kay (d)Live in New York, ca. 1960.Tracks:01. Arbee02. Shades Of Blue03. Cool04. The Day After05. Topside06. Sharp Edge07. I’ll Wind08. My Delight09. Arbee (Alternative Take)10. Cool (Alternative Take)11. Sharp Edge (Alternative Take)12. I’ll Wind (Alternative Take)13. Bags’ Groove14. My One And Only LoveTotal Time: 75:11 Show more