ABC-Paramount · in the Kissa Kissa racks
A Musical Offering By Don Elliott
| Recorded | c. 1956 |
|---|---|
| Label | ABC-Paramount |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 7 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1250890 |
The record
Cohn and Schlinger stack two baritones under Herbie Mann's flute, wrapping Elliott's mellophone and vibes in a dark, reedy hum. This 1956 ABC-Paramount session favors blend and shade over any showy solo turn.
Session personnel
- Al Cohn — baritone saxophone
- Sol Schlinger — baritone saxophone
- Vinnie Burke — bass
- Osie Johnson — drums
- Herbie Mann — flute, tenor saxophone
- Joe Puma — guitar
- Don Elliott — mellophone, vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1956 | Festival Record Club · ABC-106 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1956 | ABC-Paramount — MONO |
| 1956 | His Master's Voice · CLP 1186 — Vinyl, LP, Mono |
| — | ABC-Paramount · ABC-106 — Vinyl, LP, Misprint, Mono |
Follow the players
Al Cohn also plays on
Sol Schlinger also plays on
Vinnie Burke also plays on