Sam Most - I'm Nuts About The Most....Sam That Is! (1955) [2014 Bethlehem Album Collection 1000] CD-Rip

Sweet flute work from the great Sam Most – a player who really shone brightly during his 50s recordings for Bethlehem Records – of which this is one of the best! Sam's got a mean, lean quality to his solos – a mode that rivals that of Frank Wess on the instrument at the time, and may well beat Herbie Mann – able to step lively on more boppish numbers, but step back into these soulful lines at just the right moments. The rest of the group has a tight feel too – modern, but a bit playful too – with Marty Flax on baritone, Barry Galbraith on guitar, Billy Triglia on piano, and Oscar Pettiford on bass. Titles include "Deed I Do", "Broadway", "Smiles", "Don't Worry Bout Me", "How Deep Is The Ocean", and "Tea For Two".

Tracks:

01. Cherokee (4:17)
02. Don't Worry 'Bout Me (2:21)
03. What A Difference A Day Made (3:55)
04. How Deep Is The Ocean (3:43)
05. Falling In Love With Love (4:15)
06. Rose Room (3:56)
07. Smiles (3:13)
08. Broadway (3:54)
09. Tea For Two (3:41)
10. 'Deed I Do (3:39)

Personnel:

Sam Most - fl, cl
Marty Flax - bars
Barry Galbraith - g
Billy Triglia - p
Burgher Jones (1-4, 8), Oscar Pettiford (5-7, 9, 10) - b
Bobby Donaldson (1-4, 8), Osie Johnson (5-7, 9, 10) - d