Music History Events: Jazz albums recorded March 10

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Music History Events: Jazz albums recorded March 10

Music History Events: Jazz albums recorded March 10:

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John Dennis – New Piano Expressions (1955)

Recorded in 1955 for Debut Records – the pioneering label founded by Charles Mingus and Max Roach – this album stands as Dennis’s only recording as a leader, yet its impact and artistry continue to resonate with listeners and musicians alike.

At just 25, Dennis astonished the jazz world with his daring harmonic ideas, virtuosic technique, and a style that blended bebop fluency with classical impressionism. On New Piano Expressions, he is joined by Mingus on bass and Roach on drums for a series of trio tracks, while his solo performances-such as “Odyssey,” “Chartreuse,” and “Variegations”-reveal a pianist of rare sensitivity and imagination. Critics have compared his approach to Bud Powell, Art Tatum, and Don Shirley, noting his elliptical harmonies, rhapsodic lyricism, and fearless risk-taking.

The album’s original compositions and inventive takes on standards like “Cherokee” and “Someone to Watch Over Me” showcase Dennis’s full pianistic range-from bluesy introspection to dazzling, contrapuntal flights. The chemistry with Mingus and Roach is palpable, each musician pushing the boundaries of the jazz trio format. Tragically, Dennis’s career was cut short; he died in 1963 at just 33, leaving New Piano Expressions as his enduring legacy. The album’s rediscovery and reissue offer a rare glimpse into the brilliance of an artist whose potential was never fully realized, but whose artistry remains undiminished.

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Wynton Kelly – Kelly Blue (1959)

Kelly Blue is an album by American jazz pianist Wynton Kelly, released in 1959.

Musicians:

Wynton Kelly – piano
Nat Adderley – cornet – tracks 1 and 5
Bobby Jaspar – flute – tracks 1 and 5
Benny Golson – tenor saxophone – tracks 1 and 5
Paul Chambers – bass
Jimmy Cobb – drums

Track listing:

“Kelly Blue” (Wynton Kelly) – 10:41
“Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” (Oscar Hammerstein, Sigmund Romberg) – 6:24
“(On) Green Dolphin Street” (Bronislau Kaper, Ned Washington) – 4:39
“Willow Weep for Me” (Ann Ronell) – 6:05
“Keep It Moving” (Kelly) – 7:31
“Old Clothes” (Kelly) – 7:37

Ornette Coleman – Tomorrow is the Question! (1959)

Tomorrow Is the Question!, subtitled The New Music of Ornette Coleman!, is the second album by American jazz musician Ornette Coleman, originally released in 1959 by Contemporary Records. It was Coleman’s last album for the label before he began a highly successful multi-album series for Atlantic Records in 1959.

As well as regular side man Don Cherry on trumpet, the album features bassists Percy Heath and Red Mitchell, and drummer Shelly Manne.

Track listing

All pieces written by Ornette Coleman.

"Tomorrow Is the Question!" – 3:09
"Tears Inside" – 5:00
"Mind and Time" – 3:08
"Compassion" – 4:37
"Giggin'" – 3:19
"Rejoicing" – 4:01
"Lorraine" – 5:55
"Turnaround" – 7:58
"Endless" – 5:18

Track 7 recorded on January 16, 1959; tracks 8 and 9 on February 23; tracks 1–6 recorded on March 9 and 10, 1959.
Personnel:

Ornette Coleman – alto saxophone
Don Cherry – trumpet
Percy Heath – bass (tracks 1–6)
Shelly Manne – drums
Red Mitchell – bass (tracks 7–9)

Miles Davis – Sketches of Spain (1960)

Sketches of Spain is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released on July 18, 1960, by Columbia Records. Recording took place between November 1959 and March 1960 at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio in New York City. An extended version of the second movement of Joaquín Rodrigo‘s Concierto de Aranjuez (1939) is included, as well as a piece called “Will o’ the Wisp”, from Manuel de Falla‘s ballet El amor brujo (1914–1915). Sketches of Spain is regarded as an exemplary recording of third stream, a musical fusion of jazz, European classical, and styles from world music.

A1 Concierto De Aranjuez (Adagio) 0:00 A2 Will O’ The Wisp (From “El Amor Brujo”) 16:23 B1 The Pan Piper 20:15 B2 Saeta 24:14 B3 Solea 29:19

Personnel: Danny Bank – bass clarinet Bill Barber – tuba John Barrows – French horn Albert Block – flute James Buffington – French horn Eddie Caine – flute Paul Chambers – bass Earl Chapin – French horn Jimmy Cobb – drums Johnny Coles – trumpet Miles Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn Gil Evans – arranger, conductor Harold Feldman – clarinet, flute, oboe Bernie Glow – trumpet Dick Hixon – trombone Elvin Jones – percussion Taft Jordan – trumpet Jack Knitzer – bassoon Jose Mangual – percussion Jimmy McAllister – tuba Tony Miranda – French horn Louis Mucci – trumpet Romeo Penque – oboe Janet Putnam – harp Frank Rehak – trombone Ernie Royal – trumpet Joe Singer – French horn

ecorded: November 15 & 20 1959 and March 10, 1960 Studio: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City Producer: Teo Macero, Irving Townsend

Charles Mingus – Cumbia and Jazz Fusion (1977)

Cumbia & Jazz Fusion is an album by Charles Mingus, recorded for the Atlantic label in 1977. It features two extended compositions written for the film Todo Modo by Mingus and performed by large ensembles featuring Jack Walrath, Jimmy Knepper, Paul Jeffrey, Ricky Ford, Dannie Richmond, Candido, Ray Mantilla, George Adams and Danny Mixon. The CD reissue added two solo performances by Mingus on piano.

Track listing:

All compositions by Charles Mingus

“Cumbia and Jazz Fusion” March 10, 1977 28:05
“Music for “Todo Modo”” March 29–31, 1976 22:21
“Wedding March/Slow Waltz” March 1, 1977 2:04
“Wedding March/Slow Waltz [alternate take]” March 1, 1977 2:21

Tracks 3 & 4 are bonus tracks on CD.
Personnel:

Charles Mingus: bass, vocals, percussion, arranger
Jack Walrath: trumpet, percussion (tracks 1 & 2)
Jimmy Knepper: trombone, bass trombone (track 1)
Mauricio Smith: flute, piccolo, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone (track 1)
Paul Jeffrey: oboe, tenor saxophone (track 1)
Gene Scholtens: bassoon (track 1)
Gary Anderson: contrabass clarinet, bass clarinet (track 1)
Ricky Ford: tenor saxophone, percussion (track 1)
Bob Neloms: piano (track 1)
Dannie Richmond: drums (tracks 1 & 2)
Candido: congas (track 1)
Daniel Gonzales: congas (track 1)
Ray Mantilla: congas (track 1)
Alfredo Ramirez: congas (track 1)
Bradley Cunningham: percussion (track 1)
Dino Piana: trombone (track 2)
Anastasio Del Bono: oboe, english horn (track 2)
Pasquale Sabatelli: bassoon (track 2)
Roberto Laneri: bass clarinet (track 2)
Giancarlo Maurino: alto saxophone (uncredited) (track 2)
Quarto Maltoni: alto saxophone (track 2)
George Adams: tenor saxophone, alto flute (track 2)
Danny Mixon: piano, organ (track 2)

Frank Morgan – You Must Believe in Spring (1992)

You Must Believe in Spring is an album by saxophonist Frank Morgan featuring duets with various pianists which was recorded in 1992 and released on the Antilles label.

Track listing:

"But Beautiful" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 5:39
"You've Changed" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman, Tony Martin) – 5:06
"With Malice Toward None" (Tom McIntosh) – 4:00
"Something Borrowed, Something Blue" (Tommy Flanagan) – 6:41
"I Should Care" (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston Sammy Cahn) – 6:25
"Embraceable You" (George Gershwin Ira Gershwin) – 4:42
"While the Gettin's Good Blues" (Barry Harris, Frank Morgan) – 4:46
"My Heart Stood Still" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 2:53
"Enigma" (Roland Hanna) – 4:30
"I Cover the Waterfront" (Johnny Green, Heyman) – 3:28
"You Must Believe in Spring" (Michel Legrand) – 6:03
"Come Sunday" (Duke Ellington) – 6:41

Personnel:

Frank Morgan – alto saxophone (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 & 12)
Kenny Barron (tracks 1 & 2), Tommy Flanagan (tracks 3 & 4), Roland Hanna (tracks 8 & 9), Barry Harris (tracks 5–7), Hank Jones (tracks 10–12) – piano