Shorty Rogers And His Giants - Clickin' With Clax (1956) [2013 Japan 24-bit Remaster]

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. A gem of a record from Shorty Rogers – a set recorded in the mid 50s for Atlantic, but never issued at the time – making it not only a hell of an album, but a great discovery too! Shorty's in wonderful form here – working with some of the best modes learned on his RCA sides, served up with the tighter focus that we love in his other Atlantic recordings of the 50s – and graced with a great group of players who include Herb Geller on alto, Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet and tenor, Bud Shank on alto and baritone, Bill Holman on tenor, Lou Levy on piano, Ralph Pena on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums.

With a lineup like that, you can bet things are on the money throughout – especially since all tunes are originals by Shorty, with great arrangements that really let all the solo voices come through strongly! Titles include "I Dig Ed", "Adam In New York", "Clickin With Clax", "Put The Goodies On", and "Pete's Meat".

Tracks:

01 - Toyland
02 - I Dig Ed
03 - Adam In New York
04 - Clickin' With Clax
05 - Put The Goodies On
06 - Our Song
07 - Pete's Meat
08 - Mike's Peak

Personnel:

Shorty Rogers - flugelhorn
Herb Geller - alto saxophone
Bud Shank - alto, baritone and bass saxophones
Bill Holman - tenor saxophone
Jimmy Giuffre - clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophones
Lou Levy - piano
Ralph Pena - bass
Shelly Manne - drums