Mercury · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Impromptu
| Recorded | May 8-10, 1962 |
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| Label | Mercury |
| Released | 1962 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 487744 |
The record
Jim Hall's guitar joins the trio format here, his understated lines weaving around Taylor's schooled, swinging piano much as they did on Sonny Rollins sessions of the period. Cranshaw and Perkins keep the rhythm loose and easy throughout.
Session personnel
- Bob Cranshaw — bass
- Walter Perkins — drums
- Jim Hall — guitar
- Billy Taylor — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1962 | Mercury · SR-60722 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1962 | Mercury — MONO |
| 1962 | Mercury · MG 20722 — Vinyl, LP, Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | Mercury · SR-60722 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mercury · 195J-50 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mercury · 195J-50 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2002 | Mercury · UCCM-9126 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
Follow the players
Bob Cranshaw also plays on
Walter Perkins also plays on
Jim Hall also plays on