Album · 1956
For You
- Released
- 1956
- Label
- King
- Catalogue no.
- 395-503
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 34:14
- Country
- US
“For You” is an album by Earl Bostic, released in 1956 on King. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 34:14. Jazz standards on the record include “Cherokee”, “Embraceable You”, “Linger Awhile” and “Moonglow”. 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 For You
- Charles “Specs” Wright drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
- Earl Bostic alto saxophone, clarinet, guitar, trumpet on 5 tracks
- Gene Redd trumpet, vibraphone on 5 tracks
- Ike Isaacs double bass on 5 tracks
- Joe Knight piano on 5 tracks
- Joe Mitchell trumpet on 5 tracks
- John Coltrane tenor saxophone on 5 tracks
- Pinky Williams alto saxophone, baritone saxophone on 5 tracks
- The Three B's vocals on 5 tracks
- Jimmy Shirley guitar on 3 tracks
- Harold Grant guitar on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Sleep 3:09
- A2 Moonglow standard 2:38
- A3 Velvet Sunset 3:05
- A4 For You 2:16
- A5 The Very Thought of You standard 2:37
- A6 Linger Awhile standard 3:06
- B1 Cherokee standard 2:58
- B2 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes standard 2:27
- B3 Memories 2:58
- B4 Embraceable You standard 2:46
- B5 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams standard 2:40
- B6 Night and Day standard 3:34
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on For You?
The line-up of For You 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 For You?
For You was released in 1956 on King (395-503).
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