Jubilee · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Hal Mckusick Plays - Betty St. Claire Sings
| Recorded | c. 1989 |
|---|---|
| Label | Jubilee |
| Released | 1989 |
| Personnel | 12 credited players |
| Discogs | master 2021341 |
The record
Fresh Sound dug up this pairing of McKusick's airy reeds with vocalist Betty St. Claire, both sides drawing on New York's deep 1950s sideman pool -- Raney, Galbraith, DiNovi among them. Small-group swing, unhurried and warmly recorded.
Session personnel
- Addison Farmer — bass
- Clyde Lombardi — bass
- Hal McKusick — clarinet, alto saxophone
- Herbie Lovelle — drums
- Jimmy Campbell — drums
- Barry Galbraith — guitar
- Jimmy Raney — guitar
- Ed Swanston — piano
- Gene DiNovi — piano
- Billy Byers — trombone
- Phil Sunkel — trumpet
- Betty St. Claire — vocals
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1955 | Jubilee · LP-15 — Vinyl, LP, 10", Mono, Deep groove earliest on file · deep groove |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Fresh Sound Records · FSR-CD 103 — CD, Album |
| — | Fresh Sound Records |
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