Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins
# Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins

Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins is an album by the Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Overall this is an excellent outing for all concerned". On All About Jazz, reviewer Marc Myers observed: "By 1955, Wilkins' charts had developed a knack for tightly wound swing and swagger, typically resulting in a polished shout chorus at the end. With Wilkins, every arrangement was an aerodynamic adventure, and he never relied on gimmicks or repeated phrases. His originals always sounded modern--the blues retrofitted with an automatic transmission and air conditioning ... For me, this is a perfect mid-1950s jazz album of seductive beauty crafted for a small group that thinks it's a big band".

## Track listing

All compositions by Ernie Wilkins, except where indicated.

* "Pru's Bloose" (Ozzie Cadena) – 3:46
* "I Dig You the Most" – 6:53
* "Cute Tomato" – 10:58
* "Summer Evening" (Cadena) – 5:01
* "Oz - the Wizard" – 3:58
* "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 2:04
* "Plenty for Kenny" (Cadena) – 8:34

## Personnel

* Kenny Clarke – drums
* Ernie Wilkins – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, arranger
* Eddie Bert – trombone
* George Barrow – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
* Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone
* Hank Jones – piano
* Wendell Marshall – bass
