The Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, Jo Jones All Stars at Newport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, Jo Jones All Stars at Newport |
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | July 5, 1957 Newport Jazz Festival, RI |
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:13 | |||
| Label | Verve MGV 8240 |
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| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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The Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, Jo Jones All Stars at Newport is a cool live album from 1957. It features some amazing jazz musicians like Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Pete Brown, and Jo Jones. This album was recorded during a live show at the famous Newport Jazz Festival. It was released by Verve.
Contents
What's on the Album?
This album has five exciting songs, also called "tracks." They were all recorded live, which means you can hear the energy of the performance!
- "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" (13:52)
- "Day by Day" (4:25)
- "Embraceable You" (2:20)
- "Moonglow" (2:45)
- "Sweet Georgia Brown" (13:51)
Meet the Musicians
This album features a group of incredibly talented jazz artists. They are often called "All Stars" because they are all famous and skilled.
The Main Players
- Coleman Hawkins played the tenor saxophone on tracks 1, 4, and 5. He was known as "Hawk" and was one of the first great tenor sax players in jazz.
- Roy Eldridge played the trumpet on tracks 1, 3, and 4. He also played drums on track 5! Roy was a very exciting trumpet player.
- Pete Brown played the alto saxophone on tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5. He had a unique and powerful style.
- Jo Jones played the drums. He was a very important drummer in jazz history, known for his smooth and swinging rhythm.
The Rhythm Section
- Ray Bryant played the piano. The piano helps create the harmony and melody in jazz music.
- Al McKibbon played the bass. The bass provides the deep, steady foundation for the music.
About the Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival is one of the oldest and most famous jazz festivals in the world. It started in 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island. Many legendary jazz musicians have performed there over the years. This album captures a special moment from the 1957 festival.
