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| Recorded | Sep 12, 1957 |
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| Label | World Pacific Records |
| Released | 1957 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 540043 |
The record
This 1957 debut for World Pacific introduces four players still finding their shared sound, Monk Montgomery's Fender bass a genuine novelty among acoustic-leaning peers. Benny Barth's brushes keep things light while Buddy's vibes carry the melody.
Session personnel
- Benny Barth — drums
- Monk Montgomery — electric bass [fender]
- Richie Crabtree — piano
- Buddy Montgomery — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1957 | Swing (3) · LDM. 30.085 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1957 | World Pacific Records — MONO |
| 1957 | World Pacific Records · PJM-403 — Vinyl, LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Mono |
| 1959 | Artist · AEP 1024 — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | World Pacific Records · WP-1271 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1959 | World Pacific Records · WPTC-1012 — Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album |
Follow the players
Benny Barth also plays on
Monk Montgomery also plays on
Richie Crabtree also plays on