Search - Buddy Collette :: His West Coast Friends

The primary focus of the two albums compiled in this CD set rests on Buddy Collette's talents as a writer and as a multi-reed instrumentalist. Although the sleevenotes didn't say so, Tanganyka was Buddy Collette's album; he is the composer of most of the tunes and is featured throughout. On the second album, Mood for Max, a Max Albright's drummer date, Collette, as a player, is clearly the star of the session, along with trumpeter John Anderson. Both also made considerable contributions as composers and arrangers for the session.

Despite the presence of other great soloists on both dates, among them Jim Hall, Gerald Wiggins, Curtis Counce, Chico Hamilton and William Green, Buddy's taste and sensitivity as a player and writer dominates. The writing ranges from the African exoticism that Collette had a penchant for delivering, as well as some Basie-type tunes, standards, and moody and groovy originals. Overall, it is an excellent example of the tight, considered writing that characterizes the best of the West Coast style. --


Tracklisting: 01. Jungle Pogo Stick
02. Green Dream
03. It's You
04. A Walk In The Veldt
05. How Long Has This Been Going On?
06. The Blinfold Test
07. Tanganyka
08. Wagnervous
09. And So Is Love
10. Coming Back For Me
11. Crow's Nest
12. Remember
13. Sunset Drive
14. Some Folks Like The Blues
15. I Hear Bells
16. Buzzin' Cool
17. One Morning In May
18. Heat Wave
19. That's All
20. You're Devasting Me
21. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
22. Mood For Max