In July 1959, “Decca” label released “New York, N.Y.”, the second George Russell album. It was recorded 1958 – 1959.

Personnel:

• George Russell – arranger, conductor
• Jon Hendricks – vocals
• Hal McKusick – alto saxophone
• Phil Woods – alto saxophone
• John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
• Al Cohn – tenor saxophone
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
• Sol Schlinger – baritone saxophone
• Gene Allen – baritone saxophone
• Art Farmer – trumpet
• Doc Severinsen – trumpet
• Ernie Royal – trumpet
• Joe Wilder – trumpet
• Joe Ferrante – trumpet
• Bob Brookmeyer – valve trombone
• Frank Rehak – trombone
• Tom Mitchell – trombone
• Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
• Bill Evans – piano
• Barry Galbraith – guitar
• George Duvivier – bass
• Milt Hinton – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums
• Max Roach – drums
• Don Lamond – drums
• Al Epstein – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by George Russell, except where noted.

1. Manhattan – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
2. Big City Blues
3. Manhattan: “Rico”
4. East Side Medley: Autumn in New York / How About You? – Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin / Ralph Freed, Burton Lane
5. A Helluva Town