Although this CD has the same
program as the original LP, it gets the highest rating because it is a hard bop
classic. Not only does it include superior solos from trumpeter Art Farmer,
trombonist Curtis Fuller, tenor saxophonist Benny Golson, and pianist McCoy
Tyner (who was making his recording debut) along with fine backup from bassist
Addison Farmer and drummer Lex Humphries, but it features the writing of
Golson. Highlights include the original version of "Killer Joe" along
with early renditions of "I Remember Clifford" and "Blues
March." This was Fuller and Tyner's only recording with the original
Jazztet, and all ten selections (which also include "Serenata,"
"It Ain't Necessarily So," "It's All Right With Me," and
"Easy Living") are quite memorable.
Scott Yanow
http://www.allmusic.com/album/meet-the-jazztet-r138558
1. Serenata
2. It Ain't Necessarely So
3, Avalon
4. I Remember Clifford
5. Blues March
6. It's All Right With Me
7. Park Avenue Petite
8. Mox Nix
9. Easy Living
10. Killer Joe
Art Farmer (tp), Benny Golson (ts), Curtis Fuller (tb), McCoy Tyner (p),
Addison Farmer (b), Lex Humphries (d)
