Black Lion Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
West 42nd Street
| Recorded | Mar 1961 |
|---|---|
| Label | Black Lion Records |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 564544 |
The record
A quintet date cut for Black Lion with a young Ron Carter and Pete La Roca anchoring things, Rocky Boyd's tenor pairing well with Dorham's characteristically lyrical, behind-the-beat phrasing. A lesser-known corner of Dorham's early-60s output, worth hearing for Walter Bishop Jr.'s comping alone.
Session personnel
- Ron Carter — bass
- Pete La Roca — drums
- Walter Bishop, Jr. — piano
- Rocky Boyd — tenor saxophone
- Kenny Dorham — trumpet
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1966 | International Polydor Production · 423 225 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono earliest on file · deep groove |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Black Lion Records |
| 1989 | Black Lion Records · BLCD760119 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| — | International Polydor Production · 623 225 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| — | Black Lion Records · BLCD760119 — CD, Album, Reissue |
Follow the players
Ron Carter also plays on
Pete La Roca also plays on
Walter Bishop, Jr. also plays on