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SteepleChase · in the Kissa Kissa racks

Billie's Bounce

Billie's Bounce cover
RecordedAug 20, 1964
LabelSteepleChase
Released1964
Personnel4 credited players
Discogsmaster 1045064

The record

Copenhagen's working quartet caught mid-groove, a teenage NHOP already anchoring the bottom while Montoliu hammers out sharp, rhythmic chords behind the tenor. Loose, blues-soaked, unmistakably at home.

Session personnel

  • Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen — bass
  • Alex Riel — drums
  • Tete Montoliu — piano
  • Dexter Gordon — tenor saxophone

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1983SteepleChase
1990SteepleChase · SCCD 36028 — CD, Album, Reissue
1992SteepleChase · VACE-9007 — CD, Album, Reissue
1997SteepleChase · SCCD 36028 — CD, Album, Reissue
SteepleChase · SCCD 36028 — CD, Album, Reissue

Follow the players

Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen also plays on

Alex Riel also plays on

Tete Montoliu also plays on

Dexter Gordon also plays on