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Now Spin This! (Mel Henke, Vol. 2)
| Recorded | Oct 4-10, 1955 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Catalog | C5003 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1512507 |
The record
A trio date built around Henke's brash, stride-inflected piano wit, with the rhythm chair split between Sam Weiss and Shelly Manne across the sessions. Contemporary gave him room to stretch out on this follow-up set, capturing a West Coast pianist more interested in swing and humor than cool restraint.
Session personnel
- Bob Reed — bass
- Sam Weiss — drums
- Shelly Manne — drums
- Bill Newman — guitar
- Mel Henke — piano, liner notes
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1959 | Contemporary Records · LAC 12154 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1956 | Contemporary Records — MONO |