Both of the Joe Gordon tunes in this collection were originally recorded by Joe on the excellent Contemporary (now OJC) recording "Lookin' Good", which I highly recommend as an introduction to his playing. A very distinctive composing voice was being developed to match the playing voice at the time of that record date, not long before his tragic death in a fire at the age of 32.
credits
from Unsung Heroes,
released October 12, 2010
Composed by Joe Gordon (Second Floor Music, BMI)
Musicians:
Brian Lynch - trumpet
Vincent Herring - alto sax
Alex Hoffman - tenor sax
Rob Schneiderman - piano
David Wong - bass
Pete Van Nostrand - drums
This schorching live set from legendary trumpet player Freddie Hubbard captures the bebop icon at the peak of his powers. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 8, 2023