Blindfold Test 259

[randyhersom]

It seems Ken Dryden is a fan of the sax on #6.  I was surprised to find out that the saxophonist was born in the UK, but lives in New York City now.  The marimbist/vibist has more records as a leader than the sax, but this is the saxist's date.

[Dub Modal]

I got #6. It's the first track from this. 

Definitely sleuthed 

[randyhersom]

Well done Organissimo Forums.  All tracks identified.  #6 had me from the beginning of the first time I heard it.  One of those tracks that wraps you in a sound world from the start - others that do that for me are Soft and Furry by Johnny Griffin, Africa by John Coltrane, and McCoy Tyner's intro to Coltrane's Body and Soul.  Escoffery's solo keeps the mood going for me.  If I couldn't tolerate showy playing I'd have to give up Art Tatum and James Carter - and to that I say - no way!  And Joe Locke sneaks into my top 5 on the instrument, although I wouldn't expect everyone to agree.