Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD) for Sale

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Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD) For Sale

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Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD):
$19.99

Personnel:

Dick Collins, Al Porcino, Charlie Walp, John Howell (tp),Sonny Russo, Billy Byers (tb), Med Flory (as), Bill Perkins (fl, ts), DickHafer, Richie Kamuca (ts), Al Cohn (ts, arr), Jack Nimitz (bs), Nat Pierce (p,arr), Herb Ellis (g), Red Kelly (b), Chuck Flores (d)

The Runaway Herd, led by trumpeter Dick Collins (1924-2016),primarily consisted of members of Woody Herman’s New Third Herd, with theexception of alto saxophonist Med Flory and tenor saxophonist Al Cohn.

Dick Collins, one of the standout stars of the Third Herd,showcases his small yet incisive tonal approach, effortlessly rising above eachchord with a lyrical and swinging quality. The remaining members of Collins’Herd, including notable tenor stylists Bill Perkins and Dick Hafer, along withbaritone saxophonist Jack Nimitz, consistently deliver outstandingperformances. Nat Pierce’s piano contributions add depth and captivation, whileRed Kelly on bass and Chuck Flores on drums provide a solid and unwaveringrhythmic foundation.

For the recording with his 14-piece orchestra, Collins assembleda trumpet section with Al Porcino and Charlie Walp (alternating with JohnHowell). Sonny Russo and Billy Byers contributed their trombone expertise tothe ensemble. The saxophone section included Al Cohn, Jack Nimitz, BillPerkins, Dick Meldonian, and Richie Kamuca, each adding their unique flavor tothe sound. The rhythm section remained unchanged, providing a solid foundation,but Herb Ellis was added, bringing his mastery of the guitar to enhance theoverall musical experience.

All the arrangements in both groups were crafted by Cohn andPierce, with each of them contributing three original compositions. In fact,the entire writing showcases good quality. Moreover, the frequent andgenerously distributed solos exhibit a high overall level of musicalconception. Collins’ warm, modern-Beriganesque tone and, above all, his refinedtaste shine through in this collection, aptly titled ‘Horn of Plenty.’

—Jordi Pujol

TRACKLIST:

01. I’d Know You Anywhere (McHugh-Mercer) 3:04

02. Angel Eyes (Dennis-Brent) 3:42

03. Tricky Dick (Al Cohn) 2:42

04. Stairway to the Stars (Malneck-Parish-Signorelli) 2:51

05. Very Shifty (Nat Pierce) 2:29

06. Just as You Are (Mellin-Dolman) 3:03

07. What a Little Moonlight Can Do (Woods-Campbell) 2:43

08. My One and Only Love (Mellin-Wood) 3:14

09. No Soap! (Nat Pierce) 3:02

10. The Long Night (Al Cohn) 2:30

11. Why Was I Born (Kern-Hammerstein II) 2:51

12. Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone (Stept-Sidney)2:52

13. As Long As I Live (H.Arlen-T.Koehler) 3:11

14. Strike Up the Band (G. & I. Gershwin) 6:17

15. Hold Me, Hold Me, Hold Me (Green-Comden-Styne) 3:04

16. Northern Comfort (Al Cohn) 6:13

17. They Can’t Take That Away from Me (G. & I. Gershwin)2:51

18. The Winter of My Discontent (A.Wilder-B.R.Barenberg)6:24

19. It’s Love (Bernstein-Comden-Green) 4:08

20. Donna Mia (Nat Pierce) 6:26

21. Lullaby of Birdland (George Shearing) 3:07 *

(*) Bonus track

Sources:

Tracks #1-12, from the album “Dick Collins and the RunawayHerd”

(RCA Victor LJM-1019)

Tracks #13-20, from the album “Dick Collins and HisOrchestra

– King Richard The Swing Hearted” (RCA Victor LJM-1027)

Track #21, from the album “Lullaby of Birdland” (RCA VictorLPM-1146)

Personnel on \"The Runaway Herd\":

Dick Collins, trumpet; Med Flory, alto sax; Bill Perkins,flute & tenor sax; Al Cohn, Dick Hafer, tenor saxes; Jack Nimitz, baritonesax; Nat Pierce, piano; Red Kelly, bass; Chuck Flores, drums.

Arrangements by Al Cohn (#2,3,4,6,8,10) and Nat Pierce(#1,5,7,9,11,12)

Recorded in New York City, May 23 & 24, 1954

Personnel on \"King Richard The Swing Hearted\":

Dick Collins, Al Porcino, Charlie Walp (#13-17), John Howell(#18-21), trumpets; Sonny Russo, Billy Byers, trombones; Dick Meldonian, altosax; Al Cohn, Bill Perkins, Richie Kamuca, tenor saxes; Jack Nimitz, baritonesax; Nat Pierce, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Red Kelly, bass; Chuck Flores,drums.

Arrangements by Al Cohn (#13-17), and Nat Pierce (#18-21)

Recorded in New York City, November 27 (#13-17) and 28(#18-21), 1954

Original liner notes by Bill Zeitung

New liner notes written by Jordi Pujol

All recordings produced by Jack Lewis

This CD release produced by Jordi Pujol

Hi Fi · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered

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Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD) For Sale

Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD): $19.99

Dick Collins Horn Of Plenty Complete 1954 Rca Victor Sessions (CD):
$19.99