Una Mas

This is a revered session in some quarters, I know, but I suspect partly for the wrong reasons. The compositions are worthy (in fact, I find "Una Mas" similar to but more infectious than "Sidewinder") but not necessarily "essential." The personnel are first-rate, but Joe Henderson's harmonic adventurousness is no match for Hank Mobley's warmth and melodic inventiveness; nor are Tony Williams' dancing cymbals as irresistible a force of nature as Blakey's hot and explosive skins. In other words, rate this set, as far as the Dorham canon goes, with "The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia," "Whistle Stop," and "Afro-Cuban" but not necessarily ahead of them.The reason to own this one is the man who belongs on even the shortest list of trumpet greats (for example, Diz, Clifford, and Kenny?). His playing is absolutely addictive. No one else prepares and "cures" every single note, launching it with that lovely cushion of sound. No one plays with so little pose and showmanship, relying so exclusively on the substance of the music itself to make sense--intellectually and emotionally--without reliance on extraneous effects. There's tenderness, warmth, and abundant humor in each Dorham solo, but once again it arises from what the man does with the materials at hand and not from a musical persona that takes itself overly seriously. Above all I hear a vulnerability in Dorham's work that not only touches a universal emotional core but more often than not sets off the triumph of each of his poignant creations.If you've developed a Dorham habit, "Una Mas" is definitely one more to add to your collection. It's also a good place to start, but as the title suggests it won't do all by itself.

Great jazz album low surface noise and flat press.

Great pressing! Sound very good! All analog, mastered by Kevin Gray, what more can you ask. Affordable! Everyone deserves a great pressing vinyl.

First of all, Kenny Dorham sounds great on this CD. He creates interesting lines of notes melodically, and makes great "special effects" sounds with the trumpet. But my favorite part of the album is the Joe Henderson solos. He is clearly inspired by Tony Williams and Herbie Hancock. Tony's inventive drumming and Herbie's stacatto comping give him interesting material to play around. Joe here is both rhythmically and melodically interesting. He swings, but doesn't play each note at the exact beat where a swinging rhythm would be expected. His playing is somewhat similar to Wayne Shorter's, but Joe certainly swings his eighth notes more than Wayne.

A heck of an all time great, must have, continue to listen to again, again and again, legendary, super,REAL jazz, hip........ (Musicians - what a line-up). One of the best to have in your collection.For those of you who haven't heard this CD/Album.........Pleeeeease do not deprive yourself.Just Sayin'.

One of Kenny Dorham 's greatest albums!

2 nd copy as a replacement and it came in with split jacket again and bumped corner.

Great sounding record.Very quiet vinyl.Good selection of music.