JAZZLAND · in the Kissa Kissa racks
March Of The Siamese Children

| Recorded | Mar 28, 1962 |
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| Label | JAZZLAND |
| Released | 1962 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 764705 |
The record
Alto cuts clean and quick over Harold Mabern's crisp comping, with the King and I title tune recast as brisk post-bop rather than showtune curiosity. A tight, undersung Jazzland session that never got its full due.
Session personnel
- Frank Strozier — alto saxophone, flute
- Bill Lee — bass
- Al Dreares — drums
- Harold Mabern — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1962 | JAZZLAND · JLP 70 — Vinyl, LP, Mono, Small ring earliest on file |
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| 1962 | Jazzland · JLP 970 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep groove · deep groove |
| 1962 | JAZZLAND — MONO |
| 1962 | JAZZLAND · JLP 70 — Vinyl, LP, Promo, Mono |
| 2013 | Jazz Workshop (2) · JW-039 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 180 Gram |
| — | Jazzland · JLP 970 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, No Deep groove |
Follow the players
Frank Strozier also plays on
Bill Lee also plays on
Al Dreares also plays on
Harold Mabern also plays on