Jamaican-born trumpeter Dizzy Reece was a fixture of the London jazz scene before moving to New York City in 1959 where he recorded his excellent album Star Bright
the third in a series of albums expanding on Bird’s 10” Clef releases from the early 1950’s
His lesser-known 1968 classic Common Touch featured Shirley Scott on organ along with Jimmy Ponder on guitar
Un jour mon prince viendra (Snow White) - Nikki Yanofsky (French version of ‘Some Day My Prince Will Come’)
recorded her Christmas album with a lot of enthusiasm and enormous swing
the rh factor hard groove exclusive Jamaican-born trumpeter Dizzy Reece wasWith this reissue, Verve By Request celebrates the 20th anniversary of this landmark, genre busting album, conceived, led, and produced by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, who considered it a tribute to his childhood love of hip hop. Featuring a 10 piece band, special guests include DAngelo, Q Tip, Erykah Badu and Anthony Hamilton. VERVE BY REQUEST SERIES: remastered, audiophile quality 180 gram vinyl from Third Man Pressing Detroit, gatefold sleeve.