Shorty Rogers & His Giants - Jazz Waltz (1962) [2013 Japan 24-bit Remaster] CD-Rip

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. Don't think "waltz music", think "modal jazz" – because the version of jazz waltz that Shorty Rogers serves up here is a great precursor to the great grooves to come on the European scene – especially the work from the artists at MPS Records! Tunes all have this great rhythmic pulse – a way of leaping into a groove that has the piano and bass dancing together wonderfully – often with some cool vibes from Emil Richards, and loads of great reed lines from Bud Shank and Paul Horn! Some tracks feature a small combo, some feature a larger group – and the whole thing is wonderful – with energy that almost rivals the Clarke Boland Big Band with Gigi Campi. Titles include "Be As Children", "Walk On The Wild Side", "Jazz Waltz", "Terrence's Farewell", and "A Taste Of Honey".


Tracks:

01 - I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
02 - Greensleeves
03 - Walk On The Wild Side
04 - Witchcraft
05 - Be As Children
06 - Jazz Waltz
07 - Echoes Of Harlem
08 - A Taste Of Honey
09 - Terrence's Farewell
10 - The Streets Of Laredo

Personnel:

Shorty Rogers (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Bud Shank (Alto Saxophone)
Joe Maini (Alto Saxophone)
Paul Horn (Alto Saxophone, Flute)
Bill Hood (Baritone Saxophone)
Joe Mondragon (Double Bass)
Mel Lewis (Drums)
Lou Levy (Piano)
Bill Perkins (Tenor Saxophone)
Bob Cooper (Tenor Saxophone)
Harry Betts (Trombone)
Milt Bernhardt (Trombone)
George Roberts (Bass Trombone)
Kenny Shroyer (Bass Trombone)
Al Porcino (Trumpet)
Ray Tiscari (Trumpet)
Joe Burnett (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Ollie Mitchell (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Emil Richards (Vibraphone)
Larry Bunker (Vibraphone)