Scepter Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Many Faces Of Art Farmer

| Recorded | 1964 |
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| Label | Scepter Records |
| Released | 1964 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 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
| 1964 | Scepter Records · SRM-521 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1964 | Scepter Records · LP 521 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Scepter Records · (S) 521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Scepter Records · (S) 521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Fontana · TL 683105 — Vinyl, LP, Mono · laminated sleeve |
| 1964 | Scepter Records · LP 521 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo |
| 2006 | Gambit Records · 69252 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| — | Scepter Records — STEREO |
| — | Scepter Records · CUL-1055-S — Vinyl, LP, Stereo |
Follow the players
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