Roost · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Johnny Smith Quartet
| Recorded | c. 1955 |
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| Label | Roost |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 924228 |
The record
Harmonically dense and closer to chamber music than club jazz, this quartet date leans on Pancoast's piano to fill every corner behind Smith's guitar.
Session personnel
- George Roumanis — bass
- Mousey Alexander — drums
- Johnny Smith — guitar
- Bob Pancoast — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1955 | Roost · LP 2203 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1955 | Vogue Records · LAE.12221 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 2016 | Roost · WPCR-29117 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, SHM-CD |
| — | Roost — MONO |
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