Teddy's Ready! is an album by saxophonist Teddy Edwards which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Contemporary label.Contemporary Records discography accessed May 24, 2013Teddy Edwards discography accessed February 28, 2018Enciclopedia del Jazz: Teddy Edwards accessed February 28, 2018
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars stating "Edwards has a chance to stretch out and he makes the most of the opportunity, creating some excellent straight-ahead music."
Leonard Feather gave the album a 4 star rating in DownBeat. Feather wrote, "Edwards has a pliant, full-toned manner that recalls some of the best moments of Jacquet, though clearly he has listened to the more recent influences . . . Men like Edwards and Castro are needed as a reminder that hot, happy squalls, as well as cool breezes, blow around the Hollywood hills".
Track listing All compositions by Teddy Edwards except as indicated "Blues in G"6:48 "Scrapple from the Apple" (Charlie Parker)5:46 "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart)3:56 "You Name It"4:17 "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn)7:20 "The Sermon" (Hampton Hawes)7:05 "Higgins' Hideaway"5:03
Personnel Teddy Edwardstenor saxophone Joe Castropiano Leroy Vinnegarbass Billy Higginsdrums
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