Moodsville · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Frank Wess Quartet
| Recorded | May 9, 1960 |
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| Label | Moodsville |
| Catalog | MVLP 8 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1062695 |
The record
A hushed session from Prestige's mood-music imprint, pairing Wess's tenor and flute with Tommy Flanagan's unerring touch at the keys. Best known as a Basie section man, Wess steps out here in a small-group setting built for late-night, low-lit listening.
Session personnel
- Eddie Jones — bass
- Bobby Donaldson — drums
- Frank Wess — flute, tenor saxophone
- Tommy Flanagan — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | Moodsville · MVLP Vol. 8 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file · RVG stamp |
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| 1961 | Moodsville · MVLP 8 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono · RVG stamp |
| 2004 | Moodsville · MV-8 — CD, Album · RVG stamp |
| 2004 | Moodsville · MV-8 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered · RVG stamp |
| — | Moodsville · MVLP 8 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono · RVG stamp |
| 1960 | Moodsville — MONO |
Follow the players
Eddie Jones also plays on
Bobby Donaldson also plays on
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