Elektra · in the Kissa Kissa racks
New York Jazz Quartet Goes Native
| Recorded | c. 1957 |
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| Label | Elektra |
| Released | 1957 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1303893 |
The record
An offbeat late-'50s date pairing Mat Mathews' accordion with Herbie Mann's flute over percussion from Teiji Ito and Manuel Ramos, chasing an exotica-tinged groove far from standard hard-bop combos. Joe Puma's guitar and Whitey Mitchell's bass keep it swinging even as the rhythms wander toward the Caribbean and beyond.
Session personnel
- Mat Mathews — accordion
- Whitey Mitchell — bass
- Manuel Ramos — drums
- Teiji Ito — drums
- Herbie Mann — flute
- Joe Puma — guitar
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Elektra · EKL-118-X — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1957 | Elektra — MONO |
| 1957 | Elektra · EL 7-7 BN — Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album |
Follow the players
Mat Mathews also plays on
Whitey Mitchell also plays on
Manuel Ramos also plays on