“Lenny McBrowne And The 4 Souls” is an album by Lenny McBrowne, recorded on January 2, 1960, at Rex Productions Studio, Los Angeles, and originally released on Pacific Jazz Records (PJ-8). The Jazz Workshop Vinyl reissue as a 180-gram audiophile LP (JW-100) revives this record with remastering that emphasizes its pristine sound. The lineup features Lenny McBrowne (drums), Donald Dean (alto saxophone), Terry Trotter (piano), Herbie Lewis (bass), and Ron Jefferson (percussion). The album includes originals and standards like I Don’t Know Why. The music is West Coast jazz with hard-bop elements, with Dean’s saxophone melodic and McBrowne providing a dynamic rhythmic foundation. The Jazz Workshop reissue, limited to 500 copies, is prized for its warm, lively sound, capturing California’s atmosphere. “Lenny McBrowne And The 4 Souls” is a vibrant record, showcasing McBrowne’s leadership talent.
Lenny McBrowne (January 24, 1933 – date of death unknown) was an American jazz drummer, an active figure in West Coast jazz. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began playing drums in his youth, inspired by Max Roach and Art Blakey. In the 1950s, McBrowne moved to Los Angeles, becoming a sought-after musician, collaborating with Paul Horn, Frank Rosolino, and Sonny Stitt. His style featured precise accents and swinging energy, making him an ideal ensemble partner. Though he rarely recorded as a leader, his album Lenny McBrowne And The 4 Souls highlights his talent as an organizer and musician. Later, he taught, sharing his expertise.
TRACKLIST
Side One:
1. Soul Sisters (Daniel Jackson) 6:25
2. Invitation (Bronislav Kaper) 6:28
3. Dearly Beloved (Kern-Mercer) 4:48
Side Two:
1. Lazinka’s Tune (Daniel Jackson) 6:25
2. Cerise (Daniel Jackson) 5:42
3. I Married an Angel (Rodgers-Hart) 2:47
4. McBrowne’s Galaxy (Elmo Hope) 4:01
Personnel:
Lenny McBrowne (drums), Donald Sleet (trumpet), Daniel Jackson (tenor sax), Terry Trotter (piano), Herbie Lewis (bass).
Recorded at Rex Productions Studio, Los Angeles, January 2, 1960
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