SHARP EDGE

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This release contains the complete original album Sharp Edge, one of many comebacks by Howard McGhee in a life sadly marred by drug addiction. This wonderful set showcases him in the dual role of trumpeter and arranger of all of the tunes (he is also the composer of four of them), backed by such well-known sidemen as George Coleman, Junior Mance, George Tucker, and Jimmy Cobb. As a bonus, two live tracks from the same period presenting McGhee in a two trumpet frontline with Kenny Dorham. This is the first time these two rare tracks ever appear on CD.

Personnel:

HOWARD McGHEE, trumpet
GEORGE COLEMAN, tenor sax
JUNIOR MANCE, piano
GEORGE TUCKER, bass
JIMMY COBB, drums

The Renaissance, Hollywood, October 14, 1960.

Bonus Tracks [12-13] FOR THE FIRST TIME ON CD
Howard McGhee (tp); Kenny Dorham (tp); Billy Taylor (p);
Gene Taylor(b) & Connie Kay  (d)
Live in New York, ca. 1960.

Tracks:
01. Arbee
02. Shades Of Blue
03. Cool
04. The Day After
05. Topside
06. Sharp Edge
07. I’ll Wind
08. My Delight
09. Arbee (Alternative Take)
10. Cool (Alternative Take)
11. Sharp Edge (Alternative Take)
12. I’ll Wind (Alternative Take)
13. Bags’ Groove
14. My One And Only Love

Total Time: 75:11