Meet The Jazztet - Art Farmer - Benny Golson - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1960, 'Meet The Jazztet' marks the inspired union of trumpeter Art Farmer and tenor saxophonist Benny Golson—two creative forces at the heart of modern jazz. This debut album doesn’t just introduce a group; it unveils a collective signature, blending Farmer’s lyrical phrasing and Golson’s compositional finesse into a sound both sophisticated and deeply swinging. The sextet, rounded out by future greats like McCoy Tyner and Curtis Fuller, delivers crisp, dynamic performances that feel vital more than six decades later. Standout tracks like 'Killer Joe' and 'Blues March' have since become jazz standards, but here they arrive fresh, propelled by arrangements that balance melodic charm with inventive improvisation. 'Meet The Jazztet' captures a moment when hard bop was at its peak, yet the interplay here is so organic and immediate that the album never feels locked in its era. For vinyl collectors and jazz enthusiasts, this is more than a historical document—it’s a vibrant, essential listen that showcases the possibilities of small-group jazz at its most collaborative and expressive. Track List: A1 - Serenata - 3:29 A2 - It Ain't Necessarily So - 4:27 A3 - Avalon - 3:27 A4 - I Remember Clifford - 3:08 A5 - Blues March - 5:16 B1 - It's All Right With Me - 3:52 B2 - Park Avenue Petite - 3:32 B3 - Mox Nix - 4:00 B4 - Easy Living - 3:32 B5 - Killer Joe - 3:32