In December 1954, “Bethlehem” label released “Basically Duke”, the fifth Oscar Pettiford album. It was recorded in December 1954, in New York City. “Basically Duke” was released as 10” LP.
Personnel:
- Oscar Pettiford – bass, cello
- Earl Knight – piano
- Osie Johnson- drums
- Dave Schildkraut – alto saxophone
- Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet, tenor saxophone
- Danny Bank – baritone saxophone
- Clark Terry, Joe Wilder – trumpet
- Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
- Tom Dowd – engineer
- Shirely Hoskins Collins – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Oscar Pettiford, except where noted.
- Jack the Bear – Duke Ellington
- Tamalpais
- Swing Until the Girls Come Home
- Mood Indigo – Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Irving Mills
- Chuckles – Clark Terry
- Time on My Hands – Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon
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