Art Taylor Taylor´s Wailers Prestige CPRJ 7117 SA SACD

Art Taylor Taylor´s Wailers

Prestige Analogue Productions SACD CPRJ 7117 SA

legendary jazz album in outstanding sound quality

new, factory sealed

Hybrid Mono SACD for sale individually and as part of Analogue Productions’ Prestige Mono Series

Mini "old style" gatefold jacket packaging

These SACD jackets feature printed wraps mounted to chipboard shells, producing an authentic, "old school" look and feel. Some people call these "mini LP" jackets. In 1956 drummer Art Taylor formed a group called Taylor’s Wailers. Donald Byrd and Charlie Rouse were members of the working group that debuted at The Pad, a Greenwich Village nightclub on Sheridan Square booked by Bob Reisner, the man who had run the legendary Open Door Sessions. In 1957 Taylor recorded the Wailers for Prestige, adding the alto saxophone of Jackie McLean to the front line. Two of the highlights are the Thelonious Monk compositions, “Well, You Needn’t” and “Off Minor,” with arrangements by Thelonious himself. One track, “C.T.A.,” by Jimmy Heath, is from another session featuring John Coltrane backed by Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Taylor, a potent Prestige studio combination in those days. There have been many distinguished drummer-leaders in jazz. One expects their groups to be rhythmically exciting. Taylor’s Wailers are no exception to this swinging heritage.

Originally released in 1957

Art Taylor, drums

Donald Byrd, trumpet

Jackie McLean, alto saxophone

Charlie Rouse, tenor saxophone

John Coltrane, tenor saxophone

Ray Bryant, piano

Red Garland, piano

Wendell Marshall, bass

Paul Chambers, bass