Kenny Dorham - Short Story

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This SteepleChase CD, taken from a live concert from the Montmartre Jazzhus in Copenhagen, features trumpeter Kenny Dorham, flugelhornist Allan Botschinsky, pianist Tete Montoliu, bassist Niels Pedersen (then only 17) and drummer Alex Riel stretching out on four standards and Dorham's "Short Story." Dorham (featured on "Manha De Carnival") and Botschinsky (who is showcased on "The Touch of Your Lips") display complementary styles but are not shy to occasionally play fiery phrases. However Montoliu (in exciting form) often steals the show during the relaxed set.

00:00 A1 Short Story 10:07 A2 Bye Bye Blackbird 22:23 B1 Manha De Carnival 32:06 B2 The Touch Of Your Lips 42:14 B3 My Funny Valentine Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen Drums – Alex Riel Flugelhorn – Allan Botschinsky Piano – Tete Montoliu Trumpet – Kenny Dorham Recorded
live at Montmatre Jazzhus
Copenhagen
December 19, 1963

SteepleChase SCC-6010