Album · 1957
Grand Encounter
- Released
- 1957
- Label
- Pacific Jazz
- Catalogue no.
- PJ-1217
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 34:52
- Country
- US
“Grand Encounter” is an album by John Lewis/Bill Perkins, released in 1957 on Pacific Jazz. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 34:52. Jazz standards on the record include “Almost Like Being In Love”, “Easy Living”, “I Can't Get Started” and “Love Me Or Leave Me”. The line-up features Chico Hamilton (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (double bass), Jim Hall (guitar) and Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone).
Who played on Grand Encounter
- Chico Hamilton drums (drum set) all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Percy Heath double bass all tracks
- Jim Hall guitar on 5 tracks
- Bill Perkins tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Love Me or Leave Me standard — Walter Donaldson 8:19
- A2 I Can't Get Started standard — Vernon Duke 3:33
- A3 Easy Living standard — Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin 4:15
- B1 2º East 3º West 6:09
- B2 Skylark standard — Hoagy Carmichael 3:08
- B3 Almost Like Being in Love standard — Frederick Loewe 9:27
Production
- Richard Bock producer
More albums by John Lewis/Bill Perkins
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Grand Encounter?
The line-up of Grand Encounter includes Chico Hamilton (drums (drum set)), John Lewis (piano), Percy Heath (double bass), Jim Hall (guitar) and Bill Perkins (tenor saxophone).
Which label released Grand Encounter?
Grand Encounter was released in 1957 on Pacific Jazz (PJ-1217).
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