This underrated swinging bop group was earmarked by the distinctive sound of
Julius Watkins on French horn. The band also included
Monk sax player
Charlie Rouse, pianist
Gildo Mahones, bassist
Ron Jefferson, and sometimes percussionist
Chano Pozo. Five albums were recorded by
Les Jazz Modes in the mid- to late '50s, and some of the group's music has subsequently been reissued/compiled by Koch and Collectables. ~ David Szatmary