JazzCodex

Prestige

Opus V / Hilo

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Recorded1953
LabelPrestige
Catalog806
Released1953
Personnel7 credited players
Discogsmaster 1819203

The record

A front line of J.J. Johnson's trombone, Kenny Dorham's trumpet and Sonny Rollins on tenor, with John Lewis (2), Leonard Gaskin and Max Roach behind them -- that is a lot of record for two sides of a 78. Prestige 806, ten-inch shellac, 1953, billed as J.J. Johnson's Boppers. Grab it if the shellac is playable.

Tracks

  1. Opus V
  2. Hilo

Session personnel

  • Leonard Gaskin — Bass
  • Max Roach — Drums
  • John Lewis (2) — Piano
  • Sonny Rollins — Tenor Saxophone
  • J.J. Johnson — Trombone
  • Kenny Dorham — Trumpet
  • J.J. Johnson's Boppers

Contemporary reception

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Pressings

1949New Jazz · 806 — Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
1949Jazz Selection · J.S. 550 — Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
1953Prestige · 806 — Shellac 10" 78 RPM

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