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Walkin' And Talkin'

Walkin' And Talkin' cover
RecordedJan 25, 1959
LabelBlue Note
Catalog4010
Released1959
Personnel5 credited players
Discogsmaster 582210

The record

Recorded for Blue Note in early 1959, this quintet session lets the trombone glide over a loose, unhurried rhythm section led by Gildo Mahones and George Tucker. Eddy Williams's tenor trades phrases easily throughout, and the whole date feels built for a late set.

Session personnel

  • George Tucker — bass
  • Al Dreares — drums
  • Gildo Mahones — piano
  • Eddy Williams — tenor saxophone
  • Bennie Green — trombone

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1959Blue Note · 4010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file · deep groove; RVG stamp; 47 W 63rd address; Plastylite ear
1966Blue Note · 4010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Mono, No deep groove · RVG stamp; Plastylite ear
1968Blue Note · BST 84010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · RVG stamp
2004Blue Note · TOCJ-9571 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve · RVG stamp
1968Blue Note · BST 84010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1970Blue Note · BST 84010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1981Blue Note · GXK-8217 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue
1990Blue Note — STEREO, LIMITED EDITION
1993Blue Note · TOCJ-4010 — CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo
2005Blue Note · TOCJ-6540 — CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo
2013DOL · DOL1057HG — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 Grm · gatefold
2021Rat Pack Records (2) · BLP 4010 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Mono, 180 Grm

Follow the players

George Tucker also plays on

Al Dreares also plays on

Gildo Mahones also plays on

Eddy Williams also plays on