Mercury · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Movin' Easy
| Recorded | c. 1961 |
|---|---|
| Label | Mercury |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 710850 |
The record
Billy Bauer's acoustic lines and George Barnes' electric attack share the front line, an odd-couple pairing that Mercury bet on in the early '60s. Hank D'Amico's clarinet keeps one foot in the swing era while Lesberg and Leeman hold a loose, easy pulse underneath.
Session personnel
- Billy Bauer — acoustic guitar
- Jack Lesberg — bass
- Hank D'Amico — clarinet
- Cliff Leeman — drums
- George Barnes — electric guitar
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | Mercury · SR 60605 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1961 | Mercury — MONO |
| 1961 | Mercury · MG 20605 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono |
Follow the players
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