Xanadu Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Silver Blue
| Recorded | Oct 22, 1976 |
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| Label | Xanadu Records |
| Released | 1976 |
| Personnel | 7 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1294555 |
The record
Horns pile up on this Xanadu date -- Cohn's dry tenor against Dexter Gordon's broader tone, Blue Mitchell and Sam Noto splitting trumpet duties over Barry Harris's comping. Sam Jones and Louis Hayes hold the rhythm together through a rare gathering of veterans.
Session personnel
- Sam Jones — bass
- Louis Hayes — drums
- Barry Harris — piano
- Al Cohn — tenor saxophone
- Dexter Gordon — tenor saxophone
- Blue Mitchell — trumpet
- Sam Noto — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1977 | Xanadu Records · Xanadu 137 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1977 | Xanadu Records — STEREO |
| 1978 | Xanadu Records · KUX-70-T — Vinyl, LP, Album |
Follow the players
Sam Jones also plays on
Louis Hayes also plays on
Barry Harris also plays on