Epic · in the Kissa Kissa racks
We Paid Our Dues!
| Recorded | c. 1961 |
|---|---|
| Label | Epic |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 8 credited players |
| Discogs | master 956075 |
The record
Cut during Rouse's long Monk tenure, this Epic session pairs him with Seldon Powell's second horn over two rotating rhythm sections, a hard-swinging record that stayed under the radar despite the pedigree involved.
Session personnel
- Peck Morrison — bass
- Reggie Workman — bass
- Art Taylor — drums
- Denzil Best — drums
- Gildo Mahones — piano
- Lloyd Mayers — piano
- Charlie Rouse — tenor saxophone
- Seldon Powell — tenor saxophone, flute
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1961 | Epic · LA 16018 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1961 | Epic · BA 17018 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo, XEM Matrix |
| 1961 | Epic · BA 17018 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo, XSB Matrix |
| 1977 | Epic — STEREO |
| 1988 | Epic · 25･8P-5110 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Epic · SICP 4004 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Follow the players
Peck Morrison also plays on
Reggie Workman also plays on
Art Taylor also plays on