Contemporary Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Vol. 4 - Swinging Sounds
| Recorded | Jan 19 & Feb 2, 1956 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 249270 |
The record
Sharp alto work bites against Williamson's brass through this hard-swinging set, Freeman's comping staying economical while the bass line keeps everything honest. The leader never overplays, content to let the horns carry the argument.
Session personnel
- Charlie Mariano — alto saxophone
- Leroy Vinnegar — bass
- Shelly Manne — drums
- Russ Freeman — piano
- Stu Williamson — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1956 | Contemporary Records · C 3516 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1957 | Contemporary Records · LAC 12062 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1957 | Vogue Records · LAC 12062 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1974 | Contemporary Records · LAX 3007(M) — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1974 | Contemporary Records · SR(M)-3090 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 1981 | Contemporary Records — MONO |
| 1981 | Contemporary Records · K20P-6603 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | Contemporary Records · P-7647 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Original Jazz Classics · OJC-267 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-267-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Follow the players
Charlie Mariano also plays on
Leroy Vinnegar also plays on
Shelly Manne also plays on