Bethlehem Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Stanley The Steamer
| Recorded | Sep 27-28, 1955 |
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| Label | Bethlehem Records |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 582676 |
The record
Rosolino and Candoli trade punchy lines while Dexter Gordon lends a tougher, bop-rooted edge to this Bethlehem session led by a drummer usually found in someone else's rhythm section. Vinnegar and Levy keep the pulse loose and unforced throughout.
Session personnel
- Leroy Vinnegar — bass
- Stan Levey — drums, leader
- Lou Levy — piano
- Dexter Gordon — tenor saxophone
- Frank Rosolino — trombone
- Conte Candoli — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1978 | Bethlehem Records — STEREO |
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| 1990 | Affinity · CD AFF 768 — CD, Compilation |
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