Album · 1956
Cross Section
- Released
- 1956
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRLP 7071
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 35:52
- Country
- US
“Cross Section” is an album by Billy Taylor, released in 1956 on Prestige. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 35:52. Jazz standards on the record include “Goodbye”, “I'll Be Around”, “Lullaby Of Birdland” and “Moonlight In Vermont”. The line-up features Billy Taylor (piano), Earl May (double bass), Percy Brice (drums (drum set)), Charlie Smith (congas) and José Mangual (bongos).
Who played on Cross Section
- Billy Taylor piano all tracks
- Earl May double bass all tracks
- Percy Brice drums (drum set) on 8 tracks
- Charlie Smith congas on 4 tracks
- José Mangual bongos on 4 tracks
- Machito maracas on 4 tracks
- Ubaldo Nieto timbales on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Eddie’s Theme 2:45
- A2 Mood for Mendes — Billy Taylor 3:06
- A3 Lullaby of Birdland standard — George Shearing 2:50
- A4 Goodbye standard — Gordon Jenkins 3:22
- A5 Tune for Tex — Billy Taylor 2:55
- A6 Moonlight in Vermont standard — Karl Suessdorf 3:45
- B1 Biddy’s Beat — Billy Taylor 3:09
- B2 I’ll Be Around standard — Alec Wilder 2:48
- B3 I Love to Mambo — Billy Taylor 2:53
- B4 Candido Mambo — Billy Taylor 3:09
- B5 Early Morning Mambo — Billy Taylor 2:54
- B6 Mambo Azul — Billy Taylor 2:16
Production
- Bob Weinstock producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Ira Gitler producer
More albums by Billy Taylor
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Cross Section?
The line-up of Cross Section includes Billy Taylor (piano), Earl May (double bass), Percy Brice (drums (drum set)), Charlie Smith (congas), José Mangual (bongos), Machito (maracas) and Ubaldo Nieto (timbales).
Which label released Cross Section?
Cross Section was released in 1956 on Prestige (PRLP 7071).
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