World Pacific Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Introducing The Piano Of Freddy Gambrell
| Recorded | Mar 24-25, 1958 |
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| Label | World Pacific Records |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 3 credited players |
| Discogs | master 462447 |
The record
Freddie Gambrell's angular, harmonically curious piano gets the spotlight here, with Hamilton settling into a sideman's role behind Ben Tucker's bass. Cut in 1958 for World Pacific, it's a quiet detour showing the drummer backing a player he believed in.
Session personnel
- Ben Tucker — bass
- Chico Hamilton — drums
- Freddie Gambrell — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | World Pacific Records · PJ-1242 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1958 | Vogue Records · LAE.12160 — Vinyl, LP, Single Sided, Album, Factory Sample |
| 1959 | Artist · AEP 1034 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | Vogue Records · LAE.12160 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1991 | World Pacific Records · PJ-1242 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| — | World Pacific Records |
Follow the players
Ben Tucker also plays on
Chico Hamilton also plays on
Freddie Gambrell also plays on