Sadly, McGhee has slipped into obscurity, which makes this session all the more valuable.” This Octosession is with former Andy Kirk-days colleague Howard McGhee, known by Fats as “the influence”. “Despite having such a short career, the impact of Navarro’s stature amongst his peers is most evident in his “trumpet battles” with the elite blowers of the time, such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and the following session for Blue Note.
Johnson (tb) Brew Moore (ts) Kenny Drew (p) Curly Russell (b) Max Roach (d) recorded WOR Studios, NYC, January 23, 1950Īs the tracks on this ten inch are ultra short, a broader selection is included, including Fats Navarro’s hot “Boperation”.
I’ll Remember April & Fuid Drive: Howard McGhee (tp) J.J.
Track Selection 1: Boperation (with Navarro) īoperation: Fats Navarro (tp) Howard McGhee (tp, p) Ernie Henry (as) Milt Jackson (vib, p) Curly Russell (b) Kenny Clarke (d) recorded Apex Studios, NYC, October 11, 1948
