Swingin’ With Terry Gibbs’ Orchestra & Quartet

Terry Gibbs

Although Terry Gibbs had been heard previously in a variety of moods, and mostly fronting his own quartet, he appeared here for the first time in a setting no less ideally suited for him—a big, swinging band. In many ways it was the most exciting yet. Nothing but the best was good enough for Terry on an occasion like this, and the best meant New York’s finest arranging talent as well as a troupe of sidemen capable of doing the utmost justice to the excellent scores, filled with overtones of Basie and Herman. On the second half of this CD we Terry is in a more familiar context, leading a fine quartet on a tasteful session far more substantial than a simple “blowing date.” There is, first, the superb material— Ellington’s timeless creations—and, secondly, the surprise of Jolly’s fluent accordion, sensitive accompaniment and flowing modern jazz conception. Thirdly, there is the rock-steady, funky rhythm team of Vinnegar and Frommer. Finally, there is Gibbs’ volatile, unceasingly driving vibes, xylophone and marimba.

Tracklisting:

1. Funky Serenade 2:48
2. Gubi 3:01
3. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe 3:17
4. Just Plain Meyer 2:44
5. Bewitched 3:23
6. Let’s Wail 2:51
7. Heads Or Tails 3:08
8. Slittin’ Sam 2:49
9. I Didn’t Know About You 3:38
10. Night Cap 2:59
11. Julie’s Bugle 2:20
12. Rockin’ In Rhythm 2:40
13. Let A Song Go Out O My Heart 3:03
14. Caravan 4:12
15. Solitude 3:32
16. Take The “A” Train 3:03
17. Sophisticated Lady 3:14
18. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 3:47
19. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore 3:53
20. Johnny Come Lately 2:56
21. C-Jam Blues 4:58
22. Caravan 3:30
23. Sophisticated Lady 2:53
24. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me 2:59
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Recorded New York City, 1956. Los Angeles, 1957. Los Angeles ABC- TV show
“Stars of Jazz”, 1958.

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