Mercury · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Skippin'
| Recorded | c. 1971 |
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| Label | Mercury |
| Released | 1971 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 711849 |
The record
A working European unit built around Waldron's spare, percussive left hand, with Kenny Clarke's brushwork lending the date a Parisian expat swing. Alain Hatot and Sonny Grey give the frontline some grit, a lesser-known corner of Waldron's prolific '70s run.
Session personnel
- Gus Nemeth — bass
- Kenny Clarke — drums
- Mal Waldron — piano
- Alain Hatot — tenor saxophone
- Sonny Grey — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1971 | Numera Records · mai 8 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1974 | Mercury |
| 1974 | Mercury · BT-1313 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue |
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