Katz, Dick
In High Profile
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1984 Original Pressed On Pure Virgin Vinyl. Features Frank Wess, Jimmy Knepper, Marc Johnson And Al Harewood. “Through The Years, Pianist Dick Katz Through Played An Important Role Behind The Scenes On Many Recording Dates, Including Notable Sets By Helen Merrill And Lee Konitz. He Has Led Relatively Few Sessions Of His Own, Making This Quintet Outing With Frank Wess (Mostly On Flute But Taking "A Few Bars For Basie" On Tenor), Trombonist Jimmy Knepper, Bassist Marc Johnson And Drummer Al Harewood A Special Occasion. Actually, The Horns Sit Out On Four Of The Eight Selections, Which Are More Spontaneous Trio Features, While The Full Band Tracks Sport Katz's Colorful Arrangements. Highlights Of The Now Out-Of-Print Set Include Oscar Pettiford's "Laverne Walk," "Crazy She Calls Me," John Coltrane's "Cousin Mary," And Thelonious Monk's "Friday The 13th." Scott Yanow, AMG.