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The Many Faces Of Art Farmer

The Many Faces Of Art Farmer cover
Recorded1964
LabelScepter Records
Released1964
Personnel6 credited players
Discogsmaster 338606

The record

Charles McPherson's alto brings edge against Farmer's mellow flugelhorn on this Scepter date, Tommy Flanagan comping with his usual clarity while Ron Carter and Steve Swallow split time on bass. An overlooked stop in a strong mid-'60s run.

Session personnel

  • Charles McPherson — alto saxophone
  • Ron Carter — bass
  • Steve Swallow — bass
  • Bobby Thomas — drums
  • Art Farmer — flugelhorn
  • Tommy Flanagan — piano

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1964Scepter Records · SRM-521 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file
1964Scepter Records · LP 521 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo
1964Scepter Records · (S) 521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
1964Scepter Records · (S) 521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
1964Fontana · TL 683105 — Vinyl, LP, Mono · laminated sleeve
1964Scepter Records · LP 521 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo
2006Gambit Records · 69252 — CD, Album, Reissue
Scepter Records — STEREO
Scepter Records · CUL-1055-S — Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Follow the players

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