Fantasy · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Modern Music From Chicago
| Recorded | Jun 1955 |
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| Label | Fantasy |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 870855 |
The record
Chicago players surround Rodney here instead of his usual New York circle, with Ira Sullivan doubling tenor and trumpet across a hard-swinging bebop date. Roy Haynes keeps the rhythm sharp while Norman Simmons and Victor Sproles hold the frame steady.
Session personnel
- Victor Sproles — bass
- Roy Haynes — drums
- Norman Simmons — piano
- Ira Sullivan — tenor saxophone, trumpet
- Red Rodney — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1956 | Fantasy · 3-208 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Red earliest on file |
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| 1956 | Fantasy · 3-208 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Mono, deep groove · deep groove |
| 1956 | Fantasy · EP-4047 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Original Jazz Classics |
| 1983 | Fantasy · 68532 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Fantasy · VIJ-4046 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
Follow the players
Victor Sproles also plays on
Roy Haynes also plays on
Norman Simmons also plays on