Affinity · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Fine & Dandy
| Recorded | Nov 29, 1954 & Jul 26, 1955 |
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| Label | Affinity |
| Released | 1954 |
| Personnel | 8 credited players |
The record
Two rotating rhythm sections anchor this late-'54 blowing date, Leroy Vinnegar and Max Bennett splitting bass duties while Bill Holman's tenor traded choruses with a lean, agile trumpet lead. Loose and unhurried, this is West Coast jazz at its most conversational.
Session personnel
- Leroy Vinnegar — bass
- Max Bennett — bass
- Lawrence Marable — drums
- Stan Levey — drums
- Claude Williamson — piano
- Lou Levy — piano
- Bill Holman — tenor saxophone
- Conte Candoli — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1987 | Affinity — STEREO |
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