Blue Note · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Lou Mecca Quartet
| Recorded | Mar 25, 1955 |
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| Label | Blue Note |
| Catalog | BLP 5067 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 924176 |
The record
A rare mid-'50s Blue Note date led by guitarist Lou Mecca, whose light, unhurried touch pairs beautifully with Jack Hitchcock's vibes over Vinnie Burke and Jimmy Campbell's supple rhythm work. A quiet, chamber-like session from a player who otherwise left little trace on record.
Session personnel
- Vinnie Burke — bass
- Jimmy Campbell — drums
- Lou Mecca — guitar
- Jack Hitchcock — vibraphone [vibes]
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1955 | Blue Note · BLP 5067 — Vinyl, 10", Mono |
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| 1990 | Blue Note — LIMITED EDITION |
| 1990 | Blue Note · BLP 5067 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | Blue Note · TOJJ-5067 — Vinyl, 10", Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono |
| 1999 | Blue Note · TOJJ-5067 — Vinyl, 10", Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Mono |
| 2000 | Blue Note · TOCJ-9228 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
Follow the players
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