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Bobby Troup Plays Johnny Mercer
| Recorded | Jan 28, 1955 |
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| Label | Affinity |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 632937 |
The record
January 1955 finds two songwriters in conversation, Troup singing Mercer's lyrics while Enevoldsen's valve trombone and Howard Roberts thread quiet lines beneath him. The quintet keeps tempos loose, favoring the words over any showy tempo.
Session personnel
- Red Mitchell — bass
- Don Heath — drums
- Howard Roberts — guitar
- Bobby Troup — piano, vocals
- Bob Enevoldsen — trombone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1987 | Affinity |
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