Truly one of the great trumpeters of the bop era: Howard McGhee suffered with drug addiction his whole career which meant his band leading recorded output was minimal. Although the 1950s had largely been a waste for McGhee, 'Dusty Blue', recorded in 1960, marked a strong return to form and is credited amongst fans as one of his best recordings. Featuring an all star band of Bennie Green, Pepper Adams, Tommy Flanagan, Roland Alexander as well as the still touring Ron Carter, this is a collective of musicians at their very best.
Track Listing:
1. Dusty Blue - Howard McGhee (2.53)
2. The Sound of Music - Howard McGhee (3.22)
3. I Concentrate On You - Howard McGhee (4.06)
4. Sleep Talk - Howard McGhee (2.55)
5. Park Avenue Petite - Howard McGhee (3.32)
6. Flyin' Colors - Howard McGhee (5.52)
7. With Malice Towards None - Howard McGhee (4.02)
8. Groovin' High - Howard McGhee (4.19)
9. A Cottage for Sale - Howard McGhee (4.28)
Year of Production: 1960
