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Four Trombones Vol. 1
| Recorded | Sep 18, 1953 |
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| Label | America Records |
| Released | 1953 |
| Personnel | 7 credited players |
| Discogs | master 286823 |
The record
A 1953 summit of four trombone voices backed by a rhythm section that reads like a who's-who -- Mingus, Taylor, and Lewis giving the horns plenty of room to trade ideas. J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Bennie Green, and Willie Dennis each bring distinct phrasing, turning the format into a study of tone and personality rather than a novelty.
Session personnel
- Charles Mingus — bass
- Art Taylor — drums
- John Lewis — piano
- Bennie Green — trombone
- J.J. Johnson — trombone
- Kai Winding — trombone
- Willie Dennis — trombone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1976 | Debut Records · VIJ-5003M — Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1976 | Debut Records · VIJ-5003M — Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono |
| — | America Records — STEREO |
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