Bethlehem Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Distinctive Style Of Bobby Troup
| Recorded | Aug 1955 |
|---|---|
| Label | Bethlehem Records |
| Catalog | BCP 35 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1014294 |
The record
Fresh Sound catches Troup fronting a quartet in August 1955, his piano and vocals set against a guitar-forward rhythm section built for after-hours listening. Standards get the same unhurried treatment he brought to his own songs.
Session personnel
- Bob Enevoldsen — bass
- Don Heath — drums
- Howard Roberts — guitar
- Bobby Troup — vocals, piano, leader
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1957 | Bethlehem Records · BCP 35 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Fresh Sound Records — MONO |
| 2000 | Westside · WESA 855 — CD, Album |
| 2013 | Solid Records (6) · CDSOL-6082 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| — | Jazz Heritage Society · 5181155 — CD, Album, Club Edition, Reissue |
Follow the players
Bob Enevoldsen also plays on
Don Heath also plays on
Howard Roberts also plays on
Bobby Troup also plays on