“The Cats”, recorded in 1957, is one of those albums that immediately catches your attention. The line-up is stellar, the program is terrific. A classic Prestige hard bop session.
'The Cats' are John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Tommy Flanagan, and Idrees Sulieman. However, this recording is actually a showcase for Flanagan, a rising star in his first major role. Coltrane demonstrates that he would soon be exploring more harmonically advanced territories than the others, tearing through rapid-fire solos with no trouble whatsoever. Burrell takes a more laid-back approach, stringing together bluesy licks in a relaxed fashion.
Plenty of tasty playing. Great stuff.


Tommy Flanagan / John Coltrane / Kenny Burrell / Idrees Sulieman

The Cats

Recorded in 1957, released in 1959




CD / 2013 / Remastered / 320Kbps


Tracklist:

1. Minor Mishap

2. How Long Has This Been Going On?

3. Eclypso

4. Solacium

5. Tommy's Tune


Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ on April 18th 1957


Personnel:

Tommy Flanagan – piano

John Coltrane - tenor sax

Idrees Sulieman – trumpet

Kenny Burrell – guitar

Doug Watkins – bass

Louis Hayes – drums


Tommy Flanagan / John Coltrane / Kenny Burrell / Idrees Sulieman
The Cats
Recorded in 1957, released in 1959