Harry Edison - Mr. Swing
Harry “Sweets” Edison was never a trumpeter who relied on volume or speed to make his point. His authority came from something far rarer: tone, timing, and an unshakable sense of swing. One note from Edison could tell you everything you needed to know: where the beat was, how deep the groove ran, and how much space the music could breathe. By the time Mr. Swing was recorded, Edison had already earned his place as one of the defining voices of jazz trumpet, a musician whose style was instantly recognizable and deeply trusted by everyone who played beside him.
Recorded in New York City on September 18, 1958, under the guidance of producer Norman Granz, Mr. Swing captures Edison at a moment when jazz was rapidly evolving in multiple directions. Hard bop was dominant, modal concepts were emerging, and avant-garde voices were beginning to challenge established forms. Rather than chase trends, Edison reaffirmed something timeless: swing, when played with imagination and conviction, never goes out of date. This session doesn’t argue for swing’s relevance; it simply demonstrates it.
Artist(s): Trumpet – Harry Edison
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Forrest
Bass – Joe Benjamin
Drums – Charlie Persip
Guitar – Freddie Greeny
Piano – Jimmy Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Forrest
Recording Info: Recorded on September 18, 1958
Producer: Norman Granz
Sourced from a Verve original pressing
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