Personnel:
Harold Land (ts), Rolf Ericson (tp), Elmo Hope (p), Curtis Counce (b), Frank Butler (d)
Reference: JW-060 LP
Format: LP / 12" / 33rpm / STEREO
Label: JAZZ WORKSHOP
Catalogue Reference: JW-060
Recording Year: 1958
Country of Pressing: SPAIN
Comments: Sealed New Copy
Reissue of the original DooTone DTL247
Cover Grade: MINT
Vinyl Grade: MINT
Side One:
1. So Nice (Hope) 6:36
2. Angel Eyes (Dennis-Brent) 4:00
3. Into the Orbit (Hope) 4:44
4. Move (Best) 4:17
5. The Countdown (Head Gear) 5:37
Side Two:
1. Race for Space (Hope) 4:34
2. Someone to Watch Over Me (G. & I.Gershwin) 3:43
3. Exploring the Future (Land) 6:19
4. Chasin the Bird (Parker) 6:30
5. The Countdown (Hope) 4:06
Originally issued in Stereo on DOOTO DTL247
Personnel:
The Curtis Counce Quintet
Harold Land (tenor sax), Rolf Ericson (trumpet), Elmo Hope (piano), Curtis Counce (bass), Frank Butler (drums).
Recorded in Los Angeles, California, April, 1958
Producer & liner notes: Nick Coleman
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Review:
"Although he lived for another five years after this session, this seems to be bassist Curtis Counce's last date as a leader. His quintet was in fine form playing originals by band member Elmo Hope and tenor saxophonist Harold Land, also playing standards like "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Angel Eyes" with convincing chops. Swedish trumpeter Rolf Ericson, who became better known to jazz fans while with Duke Ellington in the '60s, fits in beautifully with the cool-sounding hard bop style of this tight unit. Originally released on the long-defunct DooTone label."
Ken Dryden -All Music Guide
