World Pacific Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West
| Recorded | Feb 10, 1956 |
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| Label | World Pacific Jazz |
| Catalog | WP-1217 |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 178700 |
The record
Bill Perkins' airy tenor and Jim Hall's guitar loosen up this West Coast summit, with Percy Heath and Chico Hamilton keeping the pulse cool and contrapuntal. Recorded in early 1956, it finds the pianist trading MJQ formality for a breezier blend.
Session personnel
- Percy Heath — bass
- Chico Hamilton — drums
- Jim Hall — guitar
- John Lewis — piano
- Bill Perkins — tenor saxophone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1957 | World Pacific Records · WP-1217 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1962 | Pacific Jazz · PJ 44 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue · deep groove |
| 1968 | World Pacific Jazz — STEREO |
| 1975 | Pacific Jazz Records · L4 PJ 44 — Cassette, Album |
| 1983 | Pausa Records · PR 9019 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 2011 | Poll Winners Records · PWR 27272 — CD, Album, Reissue |
| — | Hi-Fi Jazz · JAZZ - 109 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| — | World Pacific Jazz · ST-20144 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Visual Sound |
| — | World Pacific Jazz · ST-20144 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, German pressing |
Follow the players
Percy Heath also plays on
Chico Hamilton also plays on
Jim Hall also plays on