Jazz Eyes
1957 studio album by John Jenkins with Donald Byrd
Jazz Eyes John Jenkins and trumpeter Donald Byrd recorded in 1957 and released on Regent Records (a subsidiary of Savoy Records ). Savoy issued it again later with the alternate title Star Eyes [ 1]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
Brandon Burke of Allmusic reviewed the album observing: "In keeping with much of Regent and Savoy's output at the time, all four tunes are based upon very relaxed, mid-tempo bop heads. As compositions, they aren't entirely memorable, but that shouldn't take anything away from the sublime groove maintained throughout the LP. Recommended".[ 2]
Track listing
All compositions by John Jenkins except where noted
"Star Eyes " (Gene de Paul , Don Raye ) - 10:00
"Orpheus" - 8:20
"Honeylike" - 9:15
"Rockaway" - 10:00
Personnel
Production
References
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
Albums
Years indicated are for the recording(s), not first release .
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