Atlantic · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Prestidigitator
| Recorded | Apr 4-6, 1957 |
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| Label | Atlantic |
| Released | 1957 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 771611 |
The record
Monterose's angular tenor and Lloyd's trumpet trade wiry lines over Wallington's spare, Powell-derived piano on this Atlantic outing. A quietly overlooked record from a 52nd Street bop originator who rarely got billing as a leader.
Session personnel
- Teddy Kotick — bass
- Nick Stabulas — drums
- George Wallington — piano
- J.R. Monterose — tenor saxophone
- Jerry Lloyd — trumpet
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1958 | EastWest · 4004 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1958 | Metronome · MEP 441 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1975 | Atlantic — MONO |
| 1992 | EastWest · AMJY-4004 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 2006 | EastWest · WPCR-25118 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2006 | EastWest · WPCR-25118 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Paper Sleeve |
| 2007 | Wounded Bird Records · WOU 4004 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | EastWest · WPCR-27091 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
Follow the players
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