Album · 1962
Essence
- Released
- 1962
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD 1425
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 36:23
- Country
- US
“Essence” is an album by John Lewis, released in 1962 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 36:23. The line-up features Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Richard Davis (bass), Billy Bean (guitar) and Don Butterfield (tuba).
Who played on Essence
- Connie Kay drums (drum set) all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Richard Davis bass on 5 tracks
- Billy Bean guitar on 3 tracks
- Don Butterfield tuba on 3 tracks
- Freddie Hubbard trumpet on 3 tracks
- Jim Hall guitar on 3 tracks
- Louis R. Mucci trumpet on 3 tracks
- Mike Zwerin trombone on 3 tracks
- Nick Travis trumpet on 3 tracks
- Robert Northern French horn on 3 tracks
- Robert Swisshelm French horn on 3 tracks
- Don Stewart basset horn on 2 tracks
- Eric Dolphy alto flute on 2 tracks
- Gene Allen baritone saxophone on 2 tracks
- Harold M. Jones flute on 2 tracks
- Loren Glickman bassoon on 2 tracks
- Phil Woods clarinet on 2 tracks
- William Arrowsmith oboe on 2 tracks
- Benny Golson tenor saxophone on 1 track
- George Duvivier bass on 1 track
- Gunther Schuller French horn on 1 track
- Herb Pomeroy trumpet on 1 track
- Jimmy Giuffre baritone saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Hopeful Encounter — Gary McFarland 4:47
- A2 Tillamook Two — Gary McFarland 7:11
- A3 Night Float — Gary McFarland 4:14
- B1 Notions — Gary McFarland 3:57
- B2 Another Encounter — Gary McFarland 8:29
- B3 Wish Me Well — Gary McFarland 7:45
Production
- Gary McFarland arranger
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
- Tom Dowd producer
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Essence?
The line-up of Essence includes Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Richard Davis (bass), Billy Bean (guitar), Don Butterfield (tuba), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Jim Hall (guitar) and Louis R. Mucci (trumpet).
Which label released Essence?
Essence was released in 1962 on Atlantic Records (SD 1425).
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