Sharp Edge

Composer
Howard McGhee

Recording Notes
"Sharp Edge" first appeared as part of the album Sharp Edge on the Black Lion label in 1961.

McGhee was in the midst of rebounding from drug addiction at the time of this 1961 session, as he had recorded and played only sporadically over the previous five years.

The band that he assembled for this recording includes bassist George Tucker, drummer Jimmy Cobb, pianist Junior Mance, and on six of the tracks, tenor saxophonist George Coleman

McGhee delivers the heat in his mid-tempo blues “Sharp Edge,” complimented by Coleman’s spacious solo that rolls into an energetic chorus as well.

Performers
Bass – George Tucker

Drums – Jimmy Cobb

Piano – Junior Mance

Producer – Chris Albertson

Saxophone [Tenor] – George Coleman

Trumpet – Howard McGhee