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Album · 1953

Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax

by Earl Bostic

Released
1953
Label
King
Catalogue no.
LP 295-72
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
21:13
Country
US

“Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax” is an album by Earl Bostic, released in 1953 on King. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 21:13. Jazz standards on the record include “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “Linger Awhile”, “Moonglow” and “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”. The line-up features Charles “Specs” Wright (drums (drum set)), Earl Bostic (alto saxophone, clarinet), Gene Redd (trumpet, vibraphone), Ike Isaacs (double bass) and Joe Knight (piano).

Who played on Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax

  • Charles “Specs” Wright drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Earl Bostic alto saxophone, clarinet, guitar, trumpet all tracks
  • Gene Redd trumpet, vibraphone all tracks
  • Ike Isaacs double bass all tracks
  • Joe Knight piano all tracks
  • Joe Mitchell trumpet all tracks
  • John Coltrane tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Pinky Williams alto saxophone, baritone saxophone all tracks
  • The Three B's vocals all tracks
  • Harold Grant guitar on 4 tracks
  • Jimmy Shirley guitar on 4 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Moonglow standard 2:36
  2. A2 Velvet Sunset 3:03
  3. A3 For You 2:14
  4. A4 Ain't Misbehavin' standard 2:25
  5. B1 You Go to My Head standard 3:04
  6. B2 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes standard 2:25
  7. B3 The Hour of Parting 2:23
  8. B4 Linger Awhile standard 3:03

More albums by Earl Bostic

For You 1956 · King Records Dance Time 1957 · King Records Bostic Rocks: Hits of the Swing Age 1958 · King Records For You 1958 · King Records Jazz Time 1963
Earl Bostic Flamingo
Blows a Fuse 1985
Dance Music From The Bostic Workshop 1987

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax?

The line-up of Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax includes Charles “Specs” Wright (drums (drum set)), Earl Bostic (alto saxophone, clarinet), Gene Redd (trumpet, vibraphone), Ike Isaacs (double bass), Joe Knight (piano), Joe Mitchell (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor saxophone) and Pinky Williams (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone).

Which label released Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax?

Earl Bostic and his Alto Sax was released in 1953 on King (LP 295-72).

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