Originally released in November 1960, Ballads By Cobb, as its title suggests, is all slow ballads, putting the emphasis on the warm tone of the Texan tenor. Cobb spent most of the 60s playing back in Texas but he returned to the national scene in 1973 and during his final 15 years engaged in many exciting tenor battles, showing that there were few tougher than himself!

• Limited Edition
• Analogue Productions Prestige Stereo Series
• 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Cut from Original Analog Master Tapes
• Plated by Gary Salstrom
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings QRP USA
• Deluxe high-gloss tip-on album cover

Part of the ultimate audiophile Prestige stereo reissues from Analogue Productions — 25 of the most collectible, rarest, most audiophile-sounding Rudy Van Gelder recordings ever made. All mastered from the original analog master tapes by mastering maestro Kevin Gray. 180-gram LPs pressed at state-of-the-art plant Quality Record Pressings and plated by Gary Salstrom. Deep groove label pressings, tip-on jackets on thick cardboard stock.

Despite multiple comebacks that resulted from spinal surgery in 1948 and a 1956 car accident that crushed his legs and limited him to crutches for the rest of his life, Arnett Cobb never lost any of his musical spirit as one of jazz's foremost stomping tenors.

Bringing the inspiring 7-song set home here is a superior supporting cast that includes Tommy Flanagan, George Duvivier and JC Heard. Originally released in November 1960, Ballads by Cobb, as its title suggests, is all slow ballads, putting the emphasis on the Texas tenor’s warm tone.

A Texas tenor player in the tradition of Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb's accessible playing was between swing and early rhythm & blues. His stomping, robust style earned him the title "Wild Man of the Tenor Sax."

Cobb spent most of the 1960s playing back in his native Texas but he returned to the national scene in 1973 and during his final 15 years engaged in many exciting tenor battles, showing that there were few tougher Texas tenors than the legendary Arnett Cobb.

Here, the Wild Man takes a smoother, more emotional approach. The album was recorded Nov. 1, 1960 by Rudy Van Gelder at his studio in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.. It was produced by Esmond Edwards.

Musicians:

Arnett Cobb, tenor sax
Red Garland, piano, celeste
George Duvivier, bass
J.C. Heard, drums

Track Listing:

Side A
1. Willow Weep For Me
2. Hurry Home
3. P.S. I Love You

Side B
1. Blue And Sentimental
2. Darn That Dream
3. Why Try To Change Me Now
4. Your Wonderful Love

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