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Album · 1973

Giant Steps

by Woody Herman

Released
1973
Label
Fantasy
Catalogue no.
FCD-609-9432
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
39:06
Country
US

“Giant Steps” is an album by Woody Herman, released in 1973 on Fantasy. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 39:06. Jazz standards on the record include “A Child Is Born”, “Giant Steps”, “La Fiesta” and “The Meaning Of The Blues”. The line-up features Andy LaVerne (piano, electric piano), Bill Byrne (trumpet), Billy Stapleton (brass), Ed Soph (drums (drum set)) and Frank Tiberi (tenor saxophone).

Who played on Giant Steps

  • Andy LaVerne piano, electric piano all tracks
  • Bill Byrne trumpet all tracks
  • Billy Stapleton brass all tracks
  • Ed Soph drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Frank Tiberi tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Geoff Sharp trombone all tracks
  • Gil Rathel trumpet all tracks
  • Greg Herbert flute all tracks
  • Harold Garrett bass trombone all tracks
  • Harry Kleintank saxophone all tracks
  • Jim Pugh trombone all tracks
  • Joe Beck guitar all tracks
  • Larry Pyatt trumpet all tracks
  • Ray Barretto congas all tracks
  • Steve Lederer tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Walter J. Blanton trumpet all tracks
  • Wayne Darling bass all tracks
  • Woody Herman reeds, producer all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 La Fiesta standard — Chick Corea 5:04
  2. 2 A Song for You — Leon Russell 4:51
  3. 3 Freedom Jazz Dance — Eddie Harris 3:54
  4. 4 The Meaning of the Blues standard — Bobby Troup 5:39
  5. 5 The First Thing I Do 3:29
  6. 6 Think on Me — George Cables 4:31
  7. 7 Giant Steps standard — John Coltrane 4:04
  8. 8 A Child is Born standard — Thad Jones 3:09
  9. 9 Be-Bop and Roses 4:26

Production

  • Ozzie Cadena producer
  • Phil Ramone engineer

More albums by Woody Herman

Music for Tired Lovers 1955 · Columbia The Progressive Big Band Jazz of Woody Herman 1956 · American Recording Society The Herd Rides Again...In Stereo 1958 · Everest Records The Fourth Herd 1960 · Jazzland Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet 1962 · Philips 1963 1962 · Verve Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet 1962 · Philips Woody Herman: 1964 1964 · Philips Brand New 1971 · Fantasy The Raven Speaks 1972 · Fantasy Thundering Herd 1974 · Fantasy Heavy Exposure 1974 · Cadet Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Giant Steps?

The line-up of Giant Steps includes Andy LaVerne (piano, electric piano), Bill Byrne (trumpet), Billy Stapleton (brass), Ed Soph (drums (drum set)), Frank Tiberi (tenor saxophone), Geoff Sharp (trombone), Gil Rathel (trumpet) and Greg Herbert (flute).

Which label released Giant Steps?

Giant Steps was released in 1973 on Fantasy (FCD-609-9432).

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