Pianist
Junior Mance was in excellent company on this inspired 1962 session with
bassist Ron Carter and drummer Mickey Roker. Its unfortunate this trio only
recorded together on this one date as their unity propels the blues, gospel,
and bebop ideas Mance consistently feeds them. The program is highlighted by
three Mance originals "Out South," "Taggie's Tune," and the
torrid joy of the opening theme "Happy Time," along with versions of "Jitterbug
Waltz," "Tin Tin Deo," and Mance at his soulful bluesy best on
Clark Terry's "The Simple Waltz."
Review by Al Campbell
http://www.allmusic.com/album/happy-time-r143064
1. Happy Time
2. Jitterbug Waltz
3. Out South
4. Tin Tin Deo
5. For Dancers Only
6.Taggie's Tune
7. Azure Te
8. The Simple Waltz
Junior Mance (p) Ron Carter (b) Mickey Rocker (d)
