Shit photo, I know. Sorry. (Actually thanks to Old Hippie Rick for supplying a better cover. The shit one is reproduced below.) Great record. And one I don't see around much.Serious West Coast cool in a large band format. There is a small window of time when these dudes were awesome at this.
Sheldon was a veteran of the scene and assembled a crack crew for these sessions.
Recorded at two different sessions, I have no idea why the latter date is presented first.
Jack Sheldon and his Exciting All-Star Big Band
Jack's Groove
1. Green Dolphin Street
2. I'm Also A Person
3. I Had The Craziest Dream
4. Arrivederci
5. Brown Cow
6. Anyhow
7. Julie Is Her Name
8. Aplomb
9. Sunset Eyes
10. J.S.
Jack's Groove
1. Green Dolphin Street
2. I'm Also A Person
3. I Had The Craziest Dream
4. Arrivederci
5. Brown Cow
6. Anyhow
7. Julie Is Her Name
8. Aplomb
9. Sunset Eyes
10. J.S.
1 - 5
Jack Sheldon, Conte Candoli - trumpets
Stu Williamson - valve trombone
Vince DeRosa - french horn
Lennie Niehaus - alto sax
Billy Root - baritone sax
Pete Jolly - piano
Red Callender - tuba
Buddy Clark - bass
Mel Lewis - drums
recorded LA, 12/58
6-10
Sheldon and Chet Baker - trumpet
Art Pepper, Herb Geller - alto sax
Harold Land - tenor sax
Paul Moer - piano, arrangements
Buddy Clark - bass
Mel Lewis - drums
recorded LA 8/57
Fresh Sounds cd FSR-CD 70
Shit cover...
3 comments:
Thanks for JSheldon ... always time for his playing ... only had time for first track - Green Dolphin Street ... very good.
Baron VB
Always loved him with Curtis Counce's band--just learned that he was one of Prez's favorites, and that's the highest endorsement right there.
Many thanks Hook!
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