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Jazzland · in the Kissa Kissa racks

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RecordedMay 29 & Dec 14, 1961
LabelJazzland
Released1961
Personnel6 credited players
Discogsmaster 437188

The record

Often overlooked next to Cannonball's bigger name, this Jazzland leader date from May 1961 splits piano duties between Barry Harris and Cedar Walton, each bringing a different touch to the hard-bop frame. Grant Green's guitar threads a bluesy line beneath the changes.

Session personnel

  • Sonny Red — alto saxophone
  • George Tucker — bass
  • Jimmy Cobb — drums
  • Grant Green — guitar
  • Barry Harris — piano
  • Cedar Walton — piano

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1962Jazzland · JLP 59 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file
1962Jazzland · JLP 959 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
1962Riverside Records · SR-7030 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
1962Jazzland · JLP 59 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono
1962Jazzland · JLP 59 — Acetate, LP, Album, Mono
1995Riverside Records · VIJJ-30048 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Jazzland — STEREO
Jazzland · JLP 59 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Jazzland · JLP-959 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo

Follow the players

Sonny Red also plays on

George Tucker also plays on

Jimmy Cobb also plays on

Grant Green also plays on