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Curtis Fuller: Sliding Easy

In October 1959, “United Artists” label released “Sliding Easy”, the sixth Curtis Fuller album. It was recorded in March 1959, at “Nola’s Penthouse Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Tom Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Curtis Fuller – trombone
  • Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
  • Lee Morgan – trumpet
  • Tommy Flanagan – piano
  • Paul Chambers – bass
  • Elvin Jones – drums
  • Benny Golson – arrangements 
  • Gigi Gryce – arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Curtis Fuller, except where noted.

  1. Bit of Heaven
  2. Down Home
  3. I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone – Buddy Johnson
  4. Bongo Bop – Charlie Parker
  5. When Lights Are Low – Benny Carter, Spencer Williams
  6. C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath

Miles Davis: Miles Davis Vol.2

In October 1953, “Blue Note” label released “Miles Davis Vol. 2”, the fifth Miles Davis album (released as 10” LP). It was recorded in April 1953, at “WOR Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Miles Davis – trumpet
  • J. J. Johnson – trombone
  • Gil Coggins – piano
  • Percy Heath – bass
  • Art Blakey – drums

Track listing:

  1. Tempus Fugit – Bud Powell
  2. Enigma – Jay Jay Johnson
  3. Ray’s Idea – Ray Brown
  4. Kelo – Jay Jay Johnson
  5. I Wanted for You – Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie
  6. C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath

Lee Morgan: Candy

In November 1958, “Blue Note” label released “Candy”, the eight Lee Morgan album. It was recorded November 1957 – February 1958, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Lee Morgan – trumpet
  • Sonny Clark – piano
  • Doug Watkins – bass
  • Art Taylor – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording
  • Emerick Bronson – photography
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Robert Levin – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Candy – Mack David, Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney
  2. Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
  3. C.T.A. – Jimmy Heath
  4. All the Way – Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen
  5. Who Do You Love, I Hope – Irving Berlin
  6. Personality – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen

Chet Baker & Art Pepper: Playboys

On December 2, 1956, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Playboys”, album by Chet Baker and Art Pepper. It was recorded in October 1956, at “Radio Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Chet Baker— trumpet
  • Art Pepper— alto saxophone
  • Phil Urso— tenor saxophone
  • Carl Perkins— piano
  • Curtis Counce— bass
  • Larance Marable— drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Heath except where noted.

  1. For Minors Only
  2. Minor-Yours – Art Pepper
  3. Resonant Emotions
  4. Tynan Tyme – Art Pepper
  5. Picture of Heath
  6. For Miles and Miles
  7. T.A.