Woody Herman - 1963
RARITY - SEALED
Woody Herman - clarinet, conductor, vocal on "Camel Walk"
Sal Nistico, Gordon Brisker, Larry Cavelli - tenor saxophone
Gene Allen - baritone saxophone
Bill Chase - lead trumpet & arranger
Paul Fontaine, Dave Gale, Ziggy Harrell, Gerald Lamy - trumpet
Phil Wilson, Eddie Morgan - trombone
Jack Gale - trombone & arranger,
Nat Pierce - piano & arranger
Chuck Andrus - double bass
Jake Hanna – drums
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Philips
Recorded October 15–16, 1962
Produced by Jack Tracy
Mastered by Jeff Willens
Originally released in 1962
Reissued in 2007
Tracks :
Side A
- Mo-Lasses
- Blues for J.P.
- Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Side B:
- Tunin’ In
- Sister Sadie
- Sig Ep
- It’s A Lonesome Old Town (When You’re Not Around)
- Camel Walk
Reviews :
“While this is hardly "the Swingin'est Big Band Ever," as hyped on the cover on this Verve CD reissue of an LP that originally appeared on Phillips, this 1963 edition of Woody Herman's big band is a strong one, with an emphasis on well-constructed blues charts. Joe Newman's hard-swinging "Molasses," which features tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico and trumpeter Bill Chase, is a snappy opener, followed by a driving arrangement of Horace Parlan's "Blues for J.P." Nistico takes the spotlight again in a memorable setting of Horace Silver's "Sister Sadie," while trombonist Phil Wilson shines as a soloist in both Duke Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and the forgotten chestnut "It's a Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around)." The only letdown of the date is Herman's throwaway vocal chorus in Chase's "Camel Walk," which follows the leader's potent clarinet solo. Although fans will prefer the earlier editions of the Woody Herman herd, this CD, which is available only until May 2005, is well worth acquiring by big band aficionados.” AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings :
Allmusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.09