Philips · in the Kissa Kissa racks
French Horns For My Lady
| Recorded | 1962 |
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| Label | Philips |
| Released | 1962 |
| Personnel | 11 credited players |
| Discogs | master 139521 |
The record
A rare front-line of five french horns anchors this Philips date, with Watkins leading fellow specialists Schuller, Barrows, Buffington and Northern through arrangements that lean toward mood-music lushness rather than hard-bop attack. Eddie Costa's vibes and Ray Barretto's congas add unexpected color to a session that's really a showcase for an instrument jazz rarely gave the spotlight.
Session personnel
- George Duvivier — bass
- Ray Barretto — congas
- Gunther Schuller — french horn
- Jim Buffington — french horn
- John Barrows — french horn
- Julius Watkins — french horn
- Robert Northern — french horn
- Eddie Costa — piano, vibraphone
- Roger Mozian — trumpet
- Jay McAllister — tuba
- Martha Zena Flowers — vocals
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1962 | Philips · PHM 200-001 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1962 | Philips — STEREO |
| 1962 | Philips · 452 003 BE — Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| — | Philips · SFL-7048 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
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