Bethlehem Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Max Bennett Vol. II
| Recorded | Dec 14, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Label | Bethlehem Records |
| Catalog | BCP-48 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 7 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1054090 |
The record
Recorded that December, this Bethlehem session finds Bennett fronting a compact sextet where Nick Travis's trumpet and Jack Nimitz's baritone thicken the low end against Carl Fontana's trombone. Dave McKenna anchors the piano chair while Mel Lewis keeps the whole thing moving without ever pushing.
Session personnel
- Charlie Mariano — alto saxophone
- Jack Nimitz — baritone saxophone
- Max Bennett — bass
- Mel Lewis — drums
- Dave McKenna — piano
- Carl Fontana — trombone
- Nick Travis — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1956 | Bethlehem Records · BCP-48 — Vinyl, LP, Mono earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Bethlehem Records — MONO |
| 2008 | Bethlehem Records · VICJ-61496 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2008 | Bethlehem Records · VICJ-61496 — CD, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Paper Sleeve |
| 2013 | Solid Records (6) · CDSOL-6070 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Follow the players
Charlie Mariano also plays on
Jack Nimitz also plays on
Max Bennett also plays on