Roost · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The "Johnny Smith" Foursome
| Recorded | c. 1957 |
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| Label | Roost |
| Catalog | LP 2223 |
| Released | 1957 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 700972 |
The record
Pancoast's piano fills out the harmony behind a tight Roost quartet, Smith favoring clean lines and understated swing over any display of speed. A relaxed late-'50s date built for close listening.
Session personnel
- Nabil Totah — bass
- Jerry Segal — drums
- Johnny Smith — guitar
- Bob Pancoast — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Roost · LP 2223 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1957 | Roost — MONO |
| 1987 | Fresh Sound Records · FSR-581 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono |
| 2017 | Roost · WPCR-29210 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, SHM-CD |
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