Album · 1956
Ballads & Blues
- Released
- 1956
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- 1242
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 41:46
- Country
- US
“Ballads & Blues” is an album by Milt Jackson, released in 1956 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 41:46. Jazz standards on the record include “Hello”, “How High The Moon”, “So In Love” and “Solitude”. The line-up features Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Kenny Clarke (drums (drum set)), Oscar Pettiford (bass) and Barney Kessel (guitar).
Who played on Ballads & Blues
- Milt Jackson vibraphone all tracks
- John Lewis piano on 6 tracks
- Kenny Clarke drums (drum set) on 6 tracks
- Oscar Pettiford bass on 6 tracks
- Barney Kessel guitar on 3 tracks
- Barry Galbraith guitar on 3 tracks
- Lawrence Marable drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Lucky Thompson tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
- Percy Heath bass on 3 tracks
- Ralph Burns vibraphone on 3 tracks
- Skeeter Best guitar on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 So in Love standard — Cole Porter 3:11
- A2 These Foolish Things standard — Jack Strachey, Harry Link 4:26
- A3 Solitude standard 4:39
- A4 The Song Is Ended — Irving Berlin 4:39
- A5 They Didn't Believe Me standard — Jerome Kern 3:44
- B1 How High the Moon standard — Morgan Lewis 6:12
- B2 Gerry's Blues 5:00
- B3 Hello standard 3:44
- B4 Bright Blues 6:11
More albums by Milt Jackson
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Ballads & Blues?
The line-up of Ballads & Blues includes Milt Jackson (vibraphone), John Lewis (piano), Kenny Clarke (drums (drum set)), Oscar Pettiford (bass), Barney Kessel (guitar), Barry Galbraith (guitar), Lawrence Marable (drums (drum set)) and Lucky Thompson (tenor saxophone).
Which label released Ballads & Blues?
Ballads & Blues was released in 1956 on Atlantic Records (1242).
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