Delmark Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Nicky's Tune
| Recorded | Dec 24, 1958 |
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| Label | Delmark Records |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 869220 |
The record
Recorded on Christmas Eve, this Delmark date pairs Sullivan's trumpet with Nicky Hill's tenor over Jodie Christian's sharp comping. Sproles and Campbell push the rhythm hard, catching a Windy City frontline at full boil.
Session personnel
- Victor Sproles — double bass
- Wilbur Campbell — drums
- Jodie Christian — piano
- Nicky Hill — tenor saxophone
- Ira Sullivan — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1970 | Delmark Records · 422 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1970 | Delmark Records — STEREO |
| 1972 | Delmark Records · DS-422 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1994 | Delmark Records · DD-422 — CD, Album, Reissue |
Follow the players
Victor Sproles also plays on
Wilbur Campbell also plays on
Jodie Christian also plays on