Davis Cup is the debut album by American jazz pianist Walter Davis Jr. recorded on August 2, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year—Davis's sole release for the label, and one of his few recordings as leader.Blue Note discography accessed October 11, 2010
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine says, "Walter Davis Jr.'s debut record as a leader for Blue Note is a terrific hard bop session, a driving collection of six original tunes that emphasize the strengths not only of the pianist himself, but also his supporting band... It all adds up to a wonderful straight-ahead hard bop date, one that's so good it's a wonder that Davis didn't receive another chance to lead a session until 1979."Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 11, 2010
Track listing All tracks composed by Walter Davis Jr.
Side 1 "'Smake It" – 5:08 "Loodle-Lot" – 5:58 "Sweetness" – 8:14
Side 2 "Rhumba Nhumba" – 6:59 "Minor Mind" – 6:26 "Millie's Delight" – 5:06
Personnel
Musicians Walter Davis Jr. – piano Donald Byrd – trumpet Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Sam Jones – bass Art Taylor – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – production Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Joe Goldberg – liner notes
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