Tuesday, December 22, 2009

John Young - Touch of Pepper



John Young Trio - Touch of Pepper - Argo LP 713 (OOP Japan Mini LP CD)

John Young - Piano
Sam Kidd - Bass
Phil Thomas - Drums

Recorded - November 29 & December 4, 1962, Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago

Engineer: Ron Malo
Supervision: Esmond Edwards
Cover Photo: Don Bronstein

Released: September 21, 1963 (per Billboard)

Well, I'm already violating one of this blog's mission statements by posting an Argo side that did in fact make it to CD - albeit on a really hard to find expensive Japan only mini LP CD that may already have gone OOP. Acquired this side as a a slightly used CD copy instead of going my usual vinyl route. But I'm going to make this posting a one time only exception for my main man, John Young eg. Argo's third and unfairly forgotten pianist/leader. Young passed away last year in Chicago fairly unnoticed, and that's a shame because he really deserved some recognition and appreciation. Consider him one of Argo's unsung heroes.

This is his third and last date on Argo recorded late in 1962 and forms a perfect companion piece to my earlier Young posting. See that posting on why I now dig Young, and the rationale for my Argo/Cadet fixation. A solid, professional, smooth date - perfect for your holiday dinner parties, relaxing with your friends and family this week.
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11 comments:

  1. BillDecember 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Another new artist to me via your blog,I hadn`t heard of John Young before your previous post. Great idea exploring Argo/Chess.Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT Christmas.

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  2. PippoDecember 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    thank you for the rare opportunity to listen to a pianist never heard before.

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  3. moxnixDecember 23, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    thanks for the john young trio / a touch of pepper. I have downloaded twice, track 1 is missing, thanks again!!!

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  4. PrestontwDecember 23, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    that's strange, try again, I've uploaded a new copy

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  5. motown_jazzDecember 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I have downloaded this album twice also and track 1 is missing also.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Many thanks for posting these rare John Young sides. I prefer his work (what little I've heard) to Ramsey's, and it's a pleasure to have it all collected here. Your efforts are much appreciated!

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  7. BhowaniFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    john young trio a touch of...

    thank you...this pianist is totally new to me !

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  8. ryanbJuly 11, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    new to me as well, thanks so much!

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  9. jazztapJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    merci

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  10. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    http://min.us/mXYzUL7B3

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  11. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    mP3: http://www.mediafire.com/?mwmgliymyh5

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