New Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Rat Race Blues
| Recorded | Jun 7, 1960 |
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| Label | New Jazz |
| Catalog | NJ 8262 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 351016 |
The record
A lean rhythm section drives this June session, Williams' trumpet cutting sharp lines against Gryce's alto in tight unison. Euell and Roker push the tempos with little slack, keeping the hard-bop pulse forward.
Session personnel
- Gigi Gryce — alto saxophone [alto sax]
- Julian Euell — bass
- Mickey Roker — drums
- Richard Wyands — piano
- Richard Williams — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | Prestige · NJ 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file · deep groove; RVG stamp |
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| 1962 | Prestige · NJ 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, DG side A only · deep groove (one side); laminated sleeve |
| 1964 | Prestige · NJ 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, No deep groove · RVG stamp |
| 1964 | Prestige · NJ 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · RVG stamp |
| 1965 | Prestige · NJ 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Alt. Cover · RVG stamp |
| 1960 | Prestige · PR 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1967 | Prestige · NJLP 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Prestige · SMJ-6621 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue |
| 1979 | Prestige · SMJ-6621 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Original Jazz Classics — STEREO |
| 1991 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-081-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1991 | Original Jazz Classics · OJC 5081 — Cassette, Album |
| — | Prestige · PR 8262 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| — | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-081-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Follow the players
Gigi Gryce also plays on
Julian Euell also plays on
Mickey Roker also plays on