Night Train

by Jimmy Forrest

Overview

Jimmy Forrest had a tremendous hit in 1951 with "Night Train," a simple blues riff he lifted from Duke Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local." Although the tenorman was not able to duplicate that song's appeal with any other recording, he was a popular performer in the R&B circuit throughout the 1950s. Virtually all of his records from the era (originally made for the United label) are on this CD reissue, including five selections not previously released. The tough-toned Forrest was not really a screamer or a honker, and the 17 numbers on the set should be of interest both to early R&B and jazz collectors. Recorded in Chicago, Forrest fronts a rhythm section that includes either Charles Fox or Bunky Parker on piano and sometimes trumpeter Chauncey Locke or trombonist Bert Dabney. The music is very enjoyable and highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/1993
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153043520
Rank:	7266

Tracks

1. Night Train
2. Calling Dr. Jazz
3. Sophisticated Lady
4. Swingin' and Rockin'
5. Bolo Blues
6. Mister Goodbeat
7. Flight 3-D
8. Hey, Mrs. Jones
9. My Buddy
10. Song of the Wonderer
11. Blue Groove
12. Big Dip
13. Begin the Beguine
14. There Will Never Be Another You
15. Coach 13
16. Dig Those Feet
17. Mrs. Jones Daughter

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jimmy Forrest   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Charles Fox   Piano
Oscar Oldham   Drums
Percy James   Bongos,Congas,Percussion
Herschel Harris   Bass
John Mixon   Bass
Chauncey Locke   Trumpet
Bob Reagan   Bongos,Congas,Percussion
Bart Babney   Trombone
Bart Dabney   Trombone
Bunky Parker   Piano
Bob Reagen   Bongos,Congas

Technical Credits

Oscar Washington   Composer
Andrew J. Epstein   Design,Cover Design
Irving Mills   Composer
Bill Putnam   Engineer
Cole Porter   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Frank Driggs   Liner Notes
Eddie Davis   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer
Robert G. Koester   Producer
Neil Moret   Composer
Jimmy Forrest   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Gus Kahn   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Lewis Simpkins   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer