Teddy's Ready!

Teddy's Ready! is an album by saxophonist Teddy Edwards which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Contemporary label.

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

1. "Blues in G"6:48
2. "Scrapple from the Apple" (Charlie Parker)5:46
3. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart)3:56
4. "You Name It"4:17
5. "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn)7:20
6. "The Sermon" (Hampton Hawes)7:05
7. "Higgins' Hideaway"5:03

Personnel

• Teddy Edwardstenor saxophone
• Joe Castropiano
• Leroy Vinnegarbass
• Billy Higginsdrums

References