London Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Easy Jazz
| Recorded | May 27, 1955 |
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| Label | London Records |
| Catalog | LL 1488 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1445193 |
The record
Mingus and Kenny Clarke drive this 1955 date, with Teddy Charles's vibes and J.R. Monterose's tenor filling out a front line assembled for one session only. Sharon's piano stays out of the way, letting the swing breathe as the title suggests.
Session personnel
- Charles Mingus — bass
- Kenny Clarke — drums
- Joe Puma — guitar
- Ralph Sharon — piano, leader
- J.R. Monterose — tenor saxophone
- Teddy Charles — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1955 | London Records · LL 1488 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Full Frequency range recording earliest on file |
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| 1955 | London Records |
| — | London Records · LL 1488 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Full Frequency range recording |
Follow the players
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