Thigpen has a deft hand on the drums, and this live set from the Copenhagen Jazz House in 1998 is good proof of his skill. Never one to grandstand, he puts the music first. His trio, with Carsten Dahl on piano and Jesper Bodilsen on bass, lays down some straightforward and pleasing traditional jazz, with nice original tunes by all members of the band.
Ed Thigpen - It's Entertainment [1998]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/i9udnq
This is a fine CD from drummer Ed Thigpen, who has led relatively few sessions throughout his career. Heading a trio also including guitarist Tony Purrone and bassist Mads Vinding, Thigpen is generous in allocating solo space and, even though he contributed three of the compositions, the focus is mostly on his sidemen.
Ed Thigpen - Mr. Taste [1995]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/2bjqzq
This CD features one of trumpeter Woody Shaw's finest groups, a quintet with trombonist Steve Turre, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Stafford James, and drummer Tony Reedus. The five-song program has an original by each of the musicians (other than Reedus) with two by the leader. Shaw was one of the great trumpeters of all time, as he shows on such advanced yet swinging numbers as "Eastern Joy Dance", "Rahsaan's Run", and "Song of Songs". Virtually every Woody Shaw recording is well worth acquiring, including this one.
Woody Shaw - Lotus Flower [1982]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/b2olx7
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