Classic Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Jim Chapin Sextet
| Recorded | c. 1960 |
|---|---|
| Label | Classic Jazz |
| Catalog | CJ 6 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 6 credited players |
| Discogs | master 3615130 |
The record
A rare leader date from Chapin, better known as the drum instruction author, fronting a sharp sextet with Phil Woods already showing the fluency that would define his career. Byers and Stratton fill out the frontline with easy swing, making this a sleeper worth digging for.
Session personnel
- Phil Woods — alto saxophone
- Chuck Andrus — bass
- Jim Chapin — drums
- Sonny Truitt — piano
- Billy Byers — trombone
- Don Stratton — trumpet
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | Classic Editions · CJ 6 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Classic Jazz |
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