Phil Woods - Rights Of Swing (Remastered) '1961/2023

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When he first came on the scene, Phil Woods was often referred to as “The
New Bird,” in a nod to the legendary Charlie Parker. A testament to his
genius on the saxophone to be sure. But while obviously indebted to Parker - as
all modern jazz saxophonists of a certain era were - there is no question that
Phil Woods was an original. After earning a degree in music from Juilliard in
the early 1950’s, Woods found himself in the orbit of the great Quincy
Jones. At Jones’ invitation Woods joined Dizzy Gillespie’s
infamous Jazz Ambassadors - a tour sponsored by the US State Department as part
of a global cultural diplomacy initiative - and subsequently became a member of
Jones’ own touring band. This recording, his 9th album as a band leader,
consists entirely of Woods’ five-part Rights of Swing Suite. An ambitious
large-scale composition based solidly on jazz traditions. A culmination of the
influences the then 30 year artist had absorbed. Arguably considered one of
Woods finest recordings, the record features a stellar section made up of
Wood’s fellow Quincy Jones band members. (It should be noted that these
same musicians, for the most part, are also the section on Benny Bailey’s
Candid Records recording, Big Brass, recorded a a few months prior in November
of 1960). Recorded at the Nola Penthouse Studios in New Your City on two dates
in January and February of 1961, and conducted by Quincy Jones. The LP includes
extraordinary liner notes by Candid A&R man and producer Nat Hentoff, and
in-depth commentary from Woods himself, giving a context and insight that adds
to the experience of hearing these extraordinary performances.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Phil Woods - Prelude And Part 1 (Remastered) (6:37) 
1.02 - Phil Woods - Part II (Ballad) (Remastered) (7:45) 
1.03 - Phil Woods - Part III (Waltz) (Remastered) (5:44) 
1.04 - Phil Woods - Part IV (Scherzo) (Remastered) (11:28) 
1.05 - Phil Woods - Part V (Presto) (Remastered) (7:17)

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