Roulette · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Sweet Talk
| Recorded | c. 1958 |
|---|---|
| Label | Roulette |
| Catalog | R-52020 |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 10 credited players |
| Discogs | master 991789 |
The record
Benny Carter, Laurindo Almeida, and Jimmy Rowles crowd this Roulette date with session pedigree, bongos and congas nudging the arrangements toward a Latin-tinged glow. Vibes and guitar keep the torch numbers hushed, built for late hours and low light.
Session personnel
- Benny Carter — alto saxophone
- Red Callender — bass
- Carlos Vidal — bongos, congas
- Alvin Stoller — drums
- Ted Nash — flute
- Bill Pitman — guitar
- Laurindo Almeida — guitar
- Jimmy Rowles — piano
- Harry Edison — trumpet
- Larry Bunker — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Roulette · R-52020 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Roulette — MONO |
| 1958 | Roulette · R-52020 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono |
| 1987 | Roulette · SR-52020 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Dynamic High Fidelity |
Follow the players
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