Royal Roost · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Guitar And Strings
| Recorded | c. 1960 |
|---|---|
| Label | Royal Roost |
| Catalog | LP2242 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 29 credited players |
| Discogs | master 629443 |
The record
Strings and cellos wrap around Smith's chording here, Duvivier's bass and Galbraith's second guitar filling out a chamber-jazz arrangement far from the standard combo setting. A curious, lushly orchestral turn for Roost.
Session personnel
- George Duvivier — bass
- Charles McCracken — cello
- Harvey Shapiro — cello
- Maurice Bialkin — cello
- Morris Stonzek — cello
- Don Lamond — drums
- Sol Gubin — drums
- Barry Galbraith — guitar
- Johnny Smith — guitar
- Alfred Brown — viola
- George Brown — viola
- Isadore Zir — viola
- Ralph Hersh — viola
- Arnold Eidus — violin
- Avram Weiss — violin
- David Nadien — violin
- Earle Hummel — violin
- Felix Giglio — violin
- Gene Orloff — violin
- George Ockner — violin
- Harry Katzman — violin
- Hinda Barnett — violin
- Jules Brandt — violin
- Leo Kruczek — violin
- Maurice Wilk — violin
- Max Cahn — violin
- Morris Lefkowitz — violin
- Paul Winter — violin
- Sam Shamper — violin
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | Roost · SLP-2242 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Royal Roost — MONO |
| 1960 | Royal Roost · LP2242 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Promo |
| 2017 | Royal Roost · WPCR-29239 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, SHM-CD |
Follow the players
George Duvivier also plays on
Charles McCracken also plays on
Harvey Shapiro also plays on
Maurice Bialkin also plays on