Doug Watkins - Watkins at Large - Tone Poet LP

180g Mono Vinyl LP — Blue Note Tone Poet Series

Recorded in 1956 for Tom Wilson's Transition Records, Watkins at Large was the first of only two albums the great bassist Doug Watkins made as a leader. He's joined by a first-rate ensemble — trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Duke Jordan and drummer Art Taylor — for a stellar set of blues, ballads and originals. Mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes and pressed at RTI in a deluxe tip-on jacket.

Features

• 180g mono vinyl
• Tone Poet Audiophile Reissue Series
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog tapes
• Produced by Joe Harley; pressed at RTI
• Deluxe tip-on jacket with booklet
• Label: Blue Note Records

Musicians

• Doug Watkins – bass
• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Hank Mobley – tenor sax
• Kenny Burrell – guitar
• Duke Jordan – piano
• Art Taylor – drums

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Return to Paradise
2. Phinupi

Side Two:

1. Phil T. McNasty's Blues
2. More of the Same
3. Panonica