New Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Hap'nin's
| Recorded | May 3, 1960 |
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| Label | New Jazz |
| Catalog | NJLP 8246 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 647903 |
The record
This quintet session finds Gryce's angular postbop lines handled by a lesser-heralded but sharp band, Williams' trumpet bright against the leader's alto. Wyands' piano work keeps the date buoyant from the first bar.
Session personnel
- Gigi Gryce — alto saxophone
- Julian Euell — bass
- Mickey Roker — drums
- Richard Wyands — piano
- Richard Williams — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | New Jazz · NJLP 8246 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1974 | Prestige |
| 1991 | New Jazz · WWLJ-7041 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1995 | Original Jazz Classics · OJCCD-1868-2 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2000 | Prestige · VICJ-60682 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2000 | Prestige · VICJ-60682 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2006 | New Jazz · VICJ-41661 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| — | Prestige · NJLP 8246 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
Follow the players
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