World Pacific Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Flower Drum Song
| Recorded | Dec 4, 1958 |
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| Label | World Pacific Records |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 540063 |
The record
Recorded the same year the source musical opened, this set treats Broadway melody as raw material for airy, conversational jazz. Buddy's vibraphone and the pianist trade ideas while Monk's Fender bass stays low and soft.
Session personnel
- Benny Barth — drums
- Monk Montgomery — electric bass [fender]
- Richie Crabtree — piano
- Buddy Montgomery — vibraphone [vibes]
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | World Pacific Records · WP -1252 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1958 | World Pacific Records — MONO |
| 1958 | World Pacific Records · STEREO-1012 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | World Pacific Records · STEREO-1252 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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