Mercury · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Buddy Collette's Swinging Shepherds
| Recorded | Mar 5-7, 1958 |
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| Label | Mercury |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 7 credited players |
| Discogs | master 585495 |
The record
Mercury builds an entire session around four flutes -- Collette, Bud Shank, Harry Klee and Paul Horn -- stacked over Bill Miller's piano and a light rhythm section. The concept could've been a gimmick, but the blend holds up as genuine woodwind writing.
Session personnel
- Joe Comfort — bass
- Bill Richmond — drums
- Bud Shank — flute
- Buddy Collette — flute
- Harry Klee — flute
- Paul Horn — flute
- Bill Miller — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Mercury — STEREO |
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