Jazz
Red Norvo - Vibraphone
Donald Bailey - Drums
Gene Cherico - Bass (Electric)
Hank Jones - Piano
Jimmy Rowles - Piano
Jo Jones - Drums
Lloyd Ellis - Guitar
Milt Hinton - Bass
* George H. Buck, Jr. - Executive Producer, Liner Notes
* Harry Lim - Liner Notes, Producer
* Ken Gregory - Remixing
* Les Line - Photography, Producer
* Parker Dinkins - Remastering
* Richie Blakin - Engineer, Remixing
* Sharon Wendel - Redesign
* Tom Perry - Engineer
* Wendell Echols - Production Coordination, Redesign, Remixing
This long out of print LP from the defunct Famous Door label was vibraphonist Red Norvo's first date as a leader in five years (since an Affinity session with the Newport Jazz All-Stars). Although largely neglected in the '60s, Norvo was still in prime form as he shows on such numbers as "The One I Love," "Tea for Two," and "Runnin' Wild." He is heard either with a quartet including pianist Hank Jones, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Jo Jones, or a quintet with pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Gene Cherico, drummer Donald Bailey, and guitarist Lloyd Ellis. High quality swing from one of the great vibraphonists. [In 2003, Progressive reissued Vibes a la Red with three bonus tracks.]
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
