Personnel:
Ted Nash, Rommy Lang, Gene Cipriano, Henry Klee, Wilbur Schwartz, Conrad Gozzo (tp), Pete Candoli (tp), Frank Beach (tp), Graham Young (tp), Dick Nash (tb)
Reference: ND 74409
Bar code: 035627440922
The title of this album refers to the two elementary components of jazz: the blues and the beat. The French horns, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, alto flute, bass flute and piccolo create a slightly unusual but very fresh and appealing "pop" sound. The "blue" mood of the blues is heard on the first six tracks - the A side of the original vinyl album - while the "B side" brings the stirring jazz beat.
Tracklisting:
01. The Blues 2:41
02. Smoke Rings 3:15
03. Misty 3:35
04. Blue Flame 2:44
05. After Hours 3:07
06. Mood Indigo 3:03
07. The Beat 3:06
08. Big Noise From Winnetka 2:39
09. Alright, Okay, You Win 2:58
10. Tippin' In 3:45
11. How Could You Do A Thing
Like That To Me 3:30
12. Sing, Sing, Sing 3:11
Recorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California, February 22,26 & 29, 1960
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