Tenor saxophone player Charlie Rouse (1924-1988) had a modifying role in a few solid tightly organised ensembles (Les Jazz Modes, the Thelonious Monk Quartet and Sphere) but as leader of his own quartets he also delivered remarkable performances. (Part 1)
1. When Sunny Gets Blue (M.Fisher-J.Segal)
CD: Charlie Rouse: Unsung Hero
Epic EK 46181
2. I Should Care (A.Stordahl-S.Cahn-P.Weston)
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3. You Don’t Know What Love Is (D.Raye-G.DePaul)
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4. Quarter Moon (G.Mahones)
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