The incomparable trumpeterClifford Browns star was just starting to ascend when he recorded two sessions as a leader for Blue Note in 1953 a co-led quintet date with alto saxophonistLou Donaldsonand a sextet date under his own name that were later compiled on the 12″ LPMemorial Album(BLP 1526) shortly after his tragic death in a car accident in 1956. Side 1 presents the sextet with alto saxophonistGigi Gryce, tenor saxophonistCharlie Rouse, pianistJohn Lewis, bassistPercy Heath, and drummerArt Blakeyon a blistering version of Cherokee, the stunning ballad performance of Easy Living, theQuincy Jonesbebop theme Wail Bait, and more. Side 2 finds theDonaldson-Brown Quintetwith Heath on bass,Elmo Hopeon piano, andPhilly Joe Joneson drums cooking through a set including Browns briskly paced original Brownie Speaks, Hopes grooving De-Dah, and the resplendent ballad You Go To My Head.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist:

A1: Hymn Of The Orient
A2: Easy Livin
A3: Minor Mood
A4: Cherokee
A5: Wail Bait

B1: Brownie Speaks
B2: De-Dah
B3: Cookin
B4: You Go To My Head
B5: Carvin The Rock