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Listen To The Music Of Russell Garcia
| Recorded | Jul 5 & Nov 2, 1956 |
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| Label | Kapp Records |
| Catalog | KL-1050 |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 18 credited players |
| Discogs | master 2734085 |
The record
A West Coast arranger's showcase, with Garcia's trombone-heavy charts giving Herb Geller and a young John Williams room to stretch over Alvin Stoller's crisp swing. Kapp's 1956 date catches the era's studio-jazz polish, built for late-night hi-fi listening rather than club heat.
Session personnel
- William Ulyate — baritone saxophone
- Max Bennett — bass
- Alvin Stoller — drums
- Howard Roberts — electric guitar
- Jack Costanzo — percussion
- John Williams — piano
- Herb Geller — tenor saxophone
- Frank Howard — trombone
- Harry Betts — trombone
- James Henderson — trombone
- Lloyd Ulyate — trombone
- Murray McEachern — trombone
- Buddy Childers — trumpet
- Carroll Lewis — trumpet
- Don Fagerquist — trumpet
- Maynard Ferguson — trumpet
- Wes Hensel — trumpet
- Red Norvo — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1957 | Kapp Records |
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