Contemporary Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
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| Recorded | Aug 6 & Dec 4, 1956 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Released | 1956 |
| Discogs | master 363795 |
The record
Steeped in Contemporary's close-miked house sound, this session rides on relaxed small-group swing and a playful title that doubles as a nod to the label's audiophile leanings. Fluent, unshowy guitar work carries the record's ease.
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1957 | Contemporary Records · C3521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1958 | Stereo Records (4) · S7001 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep Groove · deep groove |
| 1969 | Contemporary Records · S7521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep Groove · deep groove |
| 1957 | Contemporary Records — MONO |
| 1958 | Contemporary Records · LAC 12068 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1958 | Contemporary Records · CT-2 — Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, 2-Track Stereo, Album |
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · SCA 5002 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · M 3521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 1980 | Contemporary Records · GXC-3173(M) — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 1980 | Contemporary Records · GXC-3173(M) — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 1992 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-746-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | High Definition Tape Transfers — File, FLAC, Album, Remastered, High Resolution 24/96 |
| — | Contemporary Records · S7521 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |