Pacific Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Blue Sands
| Recorded | c. 1955 |
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| Label | Pacific Jazz |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 349923 |
The record
Carson Smith's bass grounds a quintet built around bowed strings and reeds, Buddy Collette weaving flute through Jim Hall's guitar in place of any horn section. Quiet and carefully shaped, it set the template Hamilton would return to for years.
Session personnel
- Carson Smith — bass
- Fred Katz — cello
- Chico Hamilton — drums
- Buddy Collette — flute, clarinet, saxophone
- Jim Hall — guitar
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1967 | Pacific Jazz · JR-8058 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, Red earliest on file |
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| 1976 | Pacific Jazz |
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