Al Grey The New Al Grey Quintet

The New Al Grey Quintet: Al Grey, Mike Grey (trombones); Joe Cohn (guitar, trumpet); J.J. Wiggins (bass); Bobby Durham (drums).

Recorded in Englewood, New Jersey on May 16-17, 1988. Includes liner notes by Jean Bach.

Personnel: Al Grey (trombone); Joe Cohn (guitar, trumpet); Mike Grey (trombone); Bobby Durham (drums).

Liner Note Author: Jean Bach.

Recording information: Englewood, NJ (05/16/1988-05/17/1988); VanGelder Recording Studio, Englewood, NJ (05/16/1988-05/17/1988).

Photographer: Rollo Phlecks.

Veteran trombonist Al Grey leads an unusual quintet on this set from 1988 that, in addition to drummer Bobby Durham, features the sons of Al Cohn (guitarist Joe Cohn), Gerald Wiggins (bassist J.J. Wiggins), and his own Mike Grey on second trombone. The two trombonists have similar sounds, with the elder Grey getting the bulk of the solos. The repertoire mixes together swing standards with lesser-known jazz tunes by Thad Jones, Sonny Stitt, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, and Al Grey himself. The relaxed straight-ahead music flows nicely and all of the musicians (other than Durham) have their opportunities to be featured. Worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow