In December 1961, “Verve” label released “Gloomy Sunday and Other Bright Moments”, the 16th 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 – arrangements
Track listing:
- Caravan – Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- Why Are You Blue – Gary McFarland
- Some of My Best Friends – Al Cohn
- Gloomy Sunday – Rezső Seress
- Ho Hum – Bob Brookmeyer
- Detour Ahead – Herb Ellis, Johnny Frigo, Lou Carter
- Days Gone By; Oh My! – Gary McFarland
- Where, Oh Where – Cole Porter
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