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Benny Bailey: Big Brass

In December 1960, “Candid” label released “Big Brass”, the second Benny Bailey album. It was recorded in November 1960, at “Nola Penthouse Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Nat Hentoff.

Personnel:

  • Benny Bailey – trumpet
  • Phil Woods – alto saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Julius Watkins – French horn
  • Les Spann – guitar, flute
  • Tommy Flanagan – piano
  • Buddy Catlett – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums

Track listing:

  1. Hard Sock Dance – Quincy Jones
  2. Alison – Hale Smith
  3. Tipsy – Oliver Nelson
  4. Please Say Yes – Tom McIntosh
  5. A Kiss to Build a Dream On – Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II
  6. Maud’s Mood – Benny Bailey

Louis Armstrong And His All Stars: Hello, Dolly!

In May 1964, “Kapp” label released “Hello Dolly!”, album by Louis Armstrong and His All Stars (29th Louis Armstrong album overall). It was recorded December 1963, April 1964, in New York City, and was produced by Michael Kapp.

Personnel:

  • Lousi Armstrong – trumpet
  • Big Chief Russell Moore – trombone
  • Trummy Young – trombone
  • Joe Darensbourg – clarinet
  • Glen Thompson – guitar, banjo
  • Tony Gottuso – guitar, banjo
  • Billy Kyle – piano
  • Arvell Shaw – bass
  • Danny Barcelona – drums

Track listing:

  1. Hello, Dolly – Jerry Herman
  2. It’s Been a Long, Long Time – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
  3. A Lot of Livin’ to Do – Lee Adams, Charlie Strouse
  4. A Kiss to Build a Dream On – Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II
  5. Someday – Louis Armstrong
  6. Hey, Look Me Over – Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
  7. I Still Get Jealous – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
  8. Moon River – Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini
  9. Be My Life’s Companion – Bob Hilliard, Milton De Lugg
  10. Blueberry Hill – Al Lewis, Lary Stock, Vincent Rose
  11. You Are Woman, I Am Man – Bob Merrill, Jule Styne
  12. Jeepers Creepers – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren

Benny Bailey: Big Brass

In December 1960, “Candid” label released “Big Brass”, the second Benny Bailey album. It was recorded in November 1960, at “Nola Penthouse Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Nat Hentoff.

Personnel:

  • Benny Bailey – trumpet
  • Julius Watkins – French horn 
  • Phil Woods – alto saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Les Spann – guitar, flute
  • Tommy Flanagan – piano
  • Buddy Catlett – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums

Track listing:

  1. Hard Sock Dance – Quincy Jones
  2. Alison – Hale Smith
  3. Tipsy – Oliver Nelson
  4. Please Say Yes – Tom McIntosh
  5. A Kiss to Build a Dream On – Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II
  6. Maud’s Mood – Benny Bailey