In November 1961, “Columbia” label released “Dancing the Big Twist”, the ninth Ray Bryant album. It was recorded in December 1960 – October 1961, at “Columbia 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by John Hammond.
Personnel:
- Ray Bryant – piano
- Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
- Ben Richardson – baritone saxophone
- Harry Edison, Pat Jenkins, Joe Newman – trumpet
- Matthew Gee – trombone
- Bill Lee, Jimmy Rowser – bass
- Gus Johnson, Mickey Roker – drums
- Ray Barretto – congas
- Don Covay – vocals
Personnel:
- Twist City – Matthew Gee
- Just a Little Bit of Twist – Don Covay
- Big Susie – Ray Bryant
- Twist On – Ray Bryant
- Twistin’ on a Cat’s Paw – BuddyTate
- Mo-Lasses – Joe Newman
- Fast Twist – Harry Edison, Ray Bryant
- Do That Twist (Early In The Morning) – Matthew Gee