Contemporary Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Swingin' The '20s
| Recorded | Nov 2, 1958 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 688439 |
The record
Carter revisits the pre-swing repertoire with a rhythm section built for effortless drive, Hines bringing his own stride-rooted authority to tunes he'd have known firsthand. A relaxed, unhurried date from Contemporary that treats '20s material with genuine affection rather than novelty.
Session personnel
- Benny Carter — alto saxophone, trumpet
- Leroy Vinnegar — bass
- Shelly Manne — drums
- Earl Hines — piano
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
Showing the first pressing, audiophile reissues and copies carrying a collector marker, out of 24 pressings on file.
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · M3561 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1959 | Contemporary Records · S 7561 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep Groove · deep groove |
| — | Contemporary Records · S 7561 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep Groove · deep groove |
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · S 7561 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · LAC.12225 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Contemporary Records — STEREO |
| 1980 | Contemporary Records · S 7561 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Contemporary Records · K20P-6601 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Contemporary Records · K20P-6601 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Contemporary Records · P-7579 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Contemporary Records · VDJ-1562 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Contemporary Records · VDJ-1562 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1986 | Contemporary Records · VDJ-1562 — CD, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1988 | Original Jazz Classics · OJC-339 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Follow the players
Benny Carter also plays on
Leroy Vinnegar also plays on
Shelly Manne also plays on