Doug Watkins: Watkins At Large (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) LP

Blue Note, 1956 Recorded in 1956 for producer Tom Wilson’s short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records, Watkins At Large was the first of only two albums that the great bassist Doug Watkins would make as a leader. The Detroit native had moved to New York and begun to garner recognition for his contributions to the Art Blakey-Horace Silver co-led iteration of the Jazz Messengers as well as Bud Powell’s trio when Wilson decided to give him the opportunity to front his own recording date. Along with a first-rate ensemble featuring trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Duke Jordan, and drummer Art Taylor, Watkins swings through a stellar set of blues, ballads, and more including originals written by Jordan, Burrell, and Thad Jones. Tracklist & Credits - 1LP Tracklist Side A Return To Paradise Phinupi Side B Phil T. McNasty's Blues More Of The Same Panonica This mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, ma