Mode Disques · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Swingin' And Dancing
| Recorded | Nov 16-17, 1959 |
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| Label | Mode Disques |
| Released | 1959 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 789674 |
The record
Fronting a tight French rhythm section in Paris, Clayton swaps the big-band shuffle of his Basie years for leaner, club-sized swing. Relaxed and unhurried, it captures an expat era when American horn men found ready company among Europe's swing stylists.
Session personnel
- Roland Lobligeois — bass
- Kansas Fields — drums
- Jean Bonal — guitar
- Jean-Claude Pelletier — piano, organ
- Buck Clayton — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | Disques Pop · POMS. 71.005-30 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1960 | Pye International · ILP 1005 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Disques Pop · POST. 19.001-30 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mode Disques — MONO |
| 1965 | Mocambo (2) · LP 40248 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
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