In December 1961, “Verve” label released “Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments”, the 16^th Bob Brookmeyer album. It was recorded in November 1961, and was produced by Creed Taylor.

Personnel:

• Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone, arranger
• Bernie Glow, Joe Newman, Doc Severinsen, Clark Terry, Nick Travis – trumpet
• Wayne Andre, Billy Byers, Bill Elton, Alan Raph – trombone
• Wally Kane – bassoon
• Eddie Caine – alto saxophone, flute
• Phil Woods – alto saxophone, clarinet 
• Gene Quill, Eddie Wasserman – alto saxophone
• Phil Bodner – tenor saxophone, oboe, English horn
• Al Cohn – tenor saxophone
• Gene Allen – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
• Eddie Costa – vibraphone, percussion
• Hank Jones – piano
• George Duvivier – bass
• Mel Lewis – drums
• Ralph Burns, Al Cohn, Gary McFarland, Eddie Sauter – arranger

Track listing:

1. Caravan – Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
2. Why Are You Blue – Gary McFarland
3. Some of My Best Friends – Al Cohn
4. Gloomy Sunday – Rezső Seress
5. Ho Hum – Bob Brookmeyer
6. Detour Ahead – Herb Ellis, Johnny Frigo, Lou Carter
7. Days Gone By; Oh My! – Gary McFarland
8. Where, Oh Where – Cole Porter