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Herbie Nichols: Herbie Nichols Trio

In October 1956, “Blue Note” label released “Herbie Nichols Trio”, the third Herbie Nichols album. It was recorded August 1955 – April 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.

Personnel:

  • Herbie Nichols – piano
  • Al McKibbon – bass
  • Teddy Kotick – bass
  • Max Roach – drums
  • Rudy Van Gelder – recording
  • Reid Miles – design
  • Francis Wolff – photography
  • Herbie Nichols – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Herbie Nichols, except where noted.

  1. The Gig
  2. House Party Starting
  3. Chit-Chatting
  4. Lady Sings the Blues – Billie Holiday, Herbie Nichols
  5. Terpsichore
  6. Spinning Song
  7. Query
  8. Wildflower
  9. Hangover Triangle
  10. Mine – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin