Jazz Kings · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Lucky Thompson
| Recorded | 1954 |
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| Label | Jazz Kings |
| Released | 1954 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 421386 |
The record
A tight, swinging 1954 date led by Thompson's warm, Websterish tenor, backed by a small group deep with Ellington and bebop pedigree -- Hamilton's clarinet and Pettiford's bass give it real harmonic weight. An overlooked corner of Thompson's catalog, worth seeking for the ensemble chemistry alone.
Session personnel
- Oscar Pettiford — bass
- Jimmy Hamilton — clarinet
- Osie Johnson — drums
- Sidney Gross — guitar
- Billy Taylor — piano
- Lucky Thompson — tenor saxophone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1980 | Jazz Kings — STEREO |
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