The Jazz Voyager

Two years ago the Jazz Voyager commenced lockdown against a very serious pandemic that was taking lives without discretion. Though I am beginning to get out and experience life outside with talks, films and music in open air spaces, the airlines has sent another important message by extending my eCredit another year until December 2023. Still aware that the pandemic is not over, I remain vigilant with mask wearing and social distancing in enclosed spaces such as markets, doctor’s offices. It is our duty to keep others safe as well by doing our individual part.

This week we are traveling musically back and taking down off the shelves to listen to We Three, the 1958 recording led by Roy Haynes by a trio of players who made their mark on the genre. Though the group was short-lived, the trio made the best of the time they spent together and delivered this album.

The album was recorded on November 14, 1958 at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, produced by Esmond Edwards, and was released in May the following year on the New Jazz record label.

1. Reflection (Ray Bryant) ~ 4:24
2. Sugar Ray (Phineas Newborn, Jr.) ~ 6:25
3. Solitaire (King Guion, Carl Nutter, Renee Borek) ~ 8:54
4. After Hours (Avery Parrish) ~ 11:21
5. Sneakin’ Around (Bryant) ~ 4:24
6. Our Delight (Tadd Dameron) ~ 4:01

• Roy Haynes – drums
• Phineas Newborn Jr. ~ piano
• Paul Chambers ~ bass

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