Personnel:
Buddy DeFranco (cl), Harry Edison (tp), Jimmy Rowles (p), Barney Kessel (g), Bob Stone (b), Bobby White (d)
Reference: DRCD 11253
Bar code: 8436006492532
As well as the terrific album "Wailers" (Norgran, 1956), which appears here on CD for the first time ever, there is also a rare session taken from a TV show, which also appears here for the first time on CD. It showcases DeFranco backed by a truly amazing all star group...
Tracklisting:
01. Cheek to Cheek
02. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
03. Moonlight on the Ganges
04. Angel Eyes
05. A Fine Romance
06. Perfidia
07. How Long Has This Been Going On?
08. I Won't Dance
09. Sweet's Blues
10. Fascinating Rhythm
11. I Loves You Porgy
12. Now's the Time
#1-9:
Buddy DeFranco (cl), Harry "Sweets" Edison (tp), Jimmy Rowles (p), Barney Kessel (g), Bob Stone (b), Bobby White (d).
Recorded in Los Angeles, May 21, 1956.
#10-12: Bonus Tracks: Buddy DeFranco (cl), Sonny Clark (p), Tal Farlow (g), Gene Wright (b) & Bobby White (d).
Recorded live in Los Angeles, April 7, 1957 for the label Calliope Records.
