Atlantic · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Groove Funk Soul
| Recorded | Jul 1959 |
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| Label | Atlantic |
| Catalog | SD 1324 |
| Released | 1959 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 628980 |
The record
A West Coast quartet session with a rhythm section built for swing -- Vinnegar's walking lines and Higgins' brushwork give Castro room to dig into bluesy, unhurried grooves, while Edwards' tenor adds a warm, vocal foil throughout.
Session personnel
- Leroy Vinnegar — bass
- Billy Higgins — drums
- Joe Castro — piano
- Teddy Edwards — tenor saxophone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | Atlantic · SD 1324 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file · deep groove |
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| 1960 | Atlantic — MONO |
| 2013 | Atlantic · WPCR-27264 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| — | Atlantic · ZA. 6002 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
Follow the players
Leroy Vinnegar also plays on
Billy Higgins also plays on
Joe Castro also plays on