Jazz
Recorded in July 1957 at Hollywood, CA.
Marty Paich - Piano
Bob Enevoldsen - Trombone (Valve)
Buddy Clark - Bass
Don Fagerquist - Trumpet
Jack Sheldon - Trumpet
Mel Lewis - Drums
Stu Williamson - Trombone (Valve)
* Bones Howe - Engineer
* Eva Diana - Cover Design
* Joe Quinn - Liner Notes
On this reissue CD, pianist/arranger Marty Paich heads a septet that consists of trumpeters Jack Sheldon and Don Fagerquist, valve trombonists Stu Williamson and Bob Enevoldsen, and a quiet rhythm section with bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Mel Lewis. While some swing standards are taken as stomps (including "Blue Lou" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside"), a pair of Dixieland warhorses ("Dinah" and "Ida") are surprisingly recast as dreamy and introspective ballads. In addition, there are a couple other familiar pieces, plus an original apiece by Paich ("Iris of the IRA") and Bill Holman. The cool-toned music holds one's interest and is one of many fine Marty Paich recordings from the 1950s.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
