Draper, Ray -quintet- -ft. John Coltrane-

Ray Draper Quintet Featuring John Coltrane

Recorded in 1957 by Rudy Van Gelder and released in the same year on the New Jazz label, this was a major statement from Ray Draper, who besides working with the likes of Max Roach, Jackie Mclean and Donald Byrd, has been one of the few tuba players who have made a name as band leader. In particular this quintet date was a courageous step with Draper sharing the frontline with John Coltrane. In fact the two gave voice to a very unusual combination of tuba and tenor sax. An unprecedented instrumental choice backed here by a tight dynamic rhythm section featuring Gil Coggins - piano, Spanky DeBrest - bass and Larry Ritchie - drums. Limited to 300 copies on clear vinyl.

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