Title: Two genius's and the finest rhythm section of the day.
Review: Yesssir! There is something smooth about these two in same studio that drives me crazy! Having just started to touch the surface of Milt's recordings (with Dizzy, Trane, Ray Charles), I really have to say the instrument sounds a world apart from the cliched and sterotyped cheesy theme tunes I used to associate with the instrument. I guess that's age creepin! Ok, boss guitar is here, Milt drips the soulful blues from his mallets and you know it's gonna work. The exciting part for me is the pairing of Sam and Philly Joe Jones (no relation), who just smoke and funk and rock and explore ever nuance the two leaders leave them. My fave is jingles, with Sam Jones all over the bass, funky style! Check them on 'Everybody digs Bill Evans.' Whilst not in the same realm as Lafaro and Motian, they get the best out of each other.
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