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Kenny Dorham was an American hard bop trumpeter, noted for the 1963 Blue Note session Una Mas and early work with the Jazz Messengers.
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Why do hard bop fans talk about Kenny Dorham's Una Mas?
Una Mas, recorded for Blue Note in 1963, is one of Dorham's best-known leader dates. The title track blends hard bop with Latin-influenced rhythm and features Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone.
Was Kenny Dorham part of the Jazz Messengers?
Yes. Dorham was involved with the early Jazz Messengers circle around Art Blakey and Horace Silver in the 1950s. His trumpet style was more lyrical and understated than some later hard bop players.
What is Kenny Dorham's connection to Joe Henderson?
Dorham helped bring attention to Joe Henderson, who appeared on Una Mas and other early 1960s Blue Note sessions. Their front-line pairing is one of the attractive parts of Dorham's later work.
Which Kenny Dorham album shows his composing best?
Whistle Stop, recorded for Blue Note in 1961, is a strong example of Dorham as both trumpeter and composer. It includes original tunes and a band with Hank Mobley and Kenny Drew.
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