Jazztone · in the Kissa Kissa racks
New Sounds In Swing
| Recorded | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Label | Jazztone |
| Catalog | J 1217 |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1693374 |
The record
This sextet for the Jazztone label leans on Basie-schooled instincts, Hinton and Johnson locking a supple bed while Byers and Quill spar in sharp, brassy exchanges. Danceable jazz from 1956, built for good ears rather than the avant-garde.
Session personnel
- Milt Hinton — bass
- Gene Quill — clarinet, alto saxophone
- Osie Johnson — drums
- Lou Stein — piano
- Billy Byers — trombone
- Joe Newman — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1956 | Jazztone (2) · J 1217 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Jazztone |
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