London Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Gemini
| Recorded | Dec 2, 1971 |
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| Label | London Records |
| Released | 1971 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 226695 |
The record
Congas and percussion push this 1971 London date toward Latin rhythm, nudging Garner's trademark lag-behind phrasing into fresh territory. He even reaches for harpsichord again, a brief detour from his usual keys.
Session personnel
- Ernest McCarty Jr. — bass
- Jose Mangual — congas
- Jimmie Smith — percussion
- Erroll Garner — piano, harpsichord
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
Showing the first pressing, audiophile reissues and copies carrying a collector marker, out of 31 pressings on file.
| 1972 | London Records · XPS 617 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1972 | London Records |
| 1972 | MPS Records · 21 29098-0 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1972 | Polydor · 2393 036 — Vinyl, LP, Album · laminated sleeve |
| 1972 | London Records · SH 8461 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1972 | London Records · XPS 617 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1972 | Philips · 6316 015 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1972 | London Records · M57200 — Cassette, Album, Dolby B NR |
| 1972 | Philips · 6316 015 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1972 | MPS Records · 21 29098-0 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo |
| 1972 | MPS Records · 21 29098-0 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold · gatefold |
| 1972 | London Records · XPS 617 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | London Records · XPS-617 — Vinyl, LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | London Records · SHZ 8461 — Vinyl, LP, Test Pressing, Stereo |
Follow the players
Jose Mangual also plays on
Jimmie Smith also plays on