Contemporary Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Red Mitchell Quartet
| Recorded | Mar 26, 1957 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Released | 1957 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 519585 |
The record
James Clay's flute gives this Contemporary quartet an odd, breathy color rarely heard on dates like this, paired against Lorraine Geller's economical piano lines. Billy Higgins, still finding his voice on drums, plays it soft and brushed throughout.
Session personnel
- Red Mitchell — bass
- Billy Higgins — drums
- James Clay — flute
- Lorraine Geller — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1974 | Contemporary Records · LAX-3013 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1980 | Contemporary Records · GXC 3185 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Contemporary Records — STEREO |
| — | Contemporary Records · S7538 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
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