Lem's Beat is an album by vibraphonist Lem Winchester's Sextet with saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in 1960 and released on the New Jazz label.Jazzdisco: Prestige Records Catalog: New Jazz/Status 8200/8300 series accessed August 22, 2018Jazzlists: Lem Winchester discography accessed August 22, 2018
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "Nelson emerges as the most distinctive solo voice, and since he contributed three of the six songs, the tenorman's musical personality dominates this set. Winchester shows much potential that, due to his untimely death in early 1961, was never fulfilled. Good bop-based music".
Track listing All compositions by Oliver Nelson except where noted "Eddy's Dilemma" – 11:37 "Lem & Aide" – 7:58 "Friendly Persuasion" (Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster) – 4:08 "Your Last Chance" – 6:50 "Lady Day" (Roy Johnson) – 2:51 "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 5:17
Personnel Lem Winchester – vibraphone Oliver Nelson – tenor saxophone, arranger Curtis Peagler – alto saxophone Billy Brown (tracks 1 & 4), Roy Johnson (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 6) – piano Wendell Marshall – bass Art Taylor – drums
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