简介：
Although a Blue Note regular at the time on sessions by Donald Byrd, Art Blakey & others, Walter Davis made only 1 album for the label. With Byrd, Jackie McLean, Sam Jones & Art Taylor, he explores 6 of his finest compositions. Davis possessed the ability to write music that was funky & catchy, but still progressive, which explains why he was 1 of Art Blakey's favorite pianists & composers. "Minor Mind," "Make It" & "Millie's Delight" are among the album's highlights.
Walter Davis' "Davis Cup" was 1st available on CD in the mid 90s as part of the Blue Note Connoisseur Series, but it is now out of print domestically. Now the only way to get this classic Blue Note disc is as a pricey Japanese import. This session is from August 1959 & features Jackie McLean on alto sax, Donald Byrd on trumpet, Sam Jones on bass, Art Taylor on drums, & Davis on piano. This same group (less McLean) cut Donald Byrd's "Byrd In Hand" 3 months earlier, but they are definitely more inspired on this date. The standout tracks are the soulful "'Snake It," "Loodle-Lot," & the rhythmic "Rhumba Nhumba."
AllMusic:
Walter Davis, Jr.'s debut record as a leader for Blue Note is a terrific hard bop session, a driving collection of 6 original tunes that emphasize the strengths not only of the pianist himself, but also his supporting band. Apart from the lovely ballad "Sweetness," Davis Cup moves along at a brisk pace, with the rhythm section urging the soloists to new heights. Byrd has rarely sounded better, & on this date McLean provides ample evidence that he was moving beyond the conventions of hard bop & developing his own unique style. Davis, of course, does more than acquit himself -- he contributes an engaging, energetic performance that keeps the music grounded. His compositions are just as captivating, whether it's the swinging "Rhumba Nhumba" or the darkly invigorating "Minor Mind." It all adds up to a wonderful straight-ahead hard bop date, 1 that's so good it's a wonder that Davis didn't receive another chance to lead a session until 1979.
曲目：
01-'Smake It
02-Loodle-Lot
03-Sweetness
04-Rhumba Nhumba
05-Minor Mind
06-Millie's Delight 试听：
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