Album · 1986

Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass

Released
1986
Label
Concord Jazz
Catalogue no.
CCD-4306
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
43:44
Country
US

“Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass” is an album by Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass, released in 1986 on Concord Jazz. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 43:44. Jazz standards on the record include “Just Friends”, “September Song” and “The Song Is You”. The line-up features Arnie Chycoski (horn), Bob Livingston (trombone), Brian Leonard (percussion), Dave McMurdo (trombone) and Dave Woods (horn, violin).

Who played on Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass

  • Arnie Chycoski horn all tracks
  • Bob Livingston trombone all tracks
  • Brian Leonard percussion all tracks
  • Dave McMurdo trombone all tracks
  • Dave Woods horn, violin all tracks
  • Ed Bickert guitar all tracks
  • Erich Traugott horn all tracks
  • George Stimpson French horn all tracks
  • Guido Basso horn, harmonica all tracks
  • Ian McDougall trombone all tracks
  • James MacDonald French horn all tracks
  • Jerry Fuller drums (drum set) all tracks
  • John MacLeod horn all tracks
  • Mel Tormé lead vocals all tracks
  • Rob McConnell arranger, conductor, trombone all tracks
  • Ron Hughes bass trombone all tracks
  • Steve Wallace double bass all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Just Friends standard — John Klenner 4:49
  2. 2 September Song standard — Kurt Weill 4:59
  3. 3 Don'cha Go 'way Mad — Illinois Jacquet, Jimmy Mundy 4:30
  4. 4 A House Is Not a Home — Burt Bacharach 3:40
  5. 5 The Song Is You standard — Jerome Kern 3:49
  6. 6 Cow Cow Boogie — Benny Carter, Gene de Paul, Don Raye 4:03
  7. 7 A Handful of Stars / Stars Fell on Alabama 5:38
  8. 8 Duke Ellington Medley: It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) / Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / Mood Indigo / Take the "A" Train / Sophisticated Lady / Satin Doll — Duke Ellington 12:16

Production

  • Carl E. Jefferson producer
  • Phil Sheridan recording, remixer
  • Steve Ibelshauser engineer

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass?

The line-up of Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass includes Arnie Chycoski (horn), Bob Livingston (trombone), Brian Leonard (percussion), Dave McMurdo (trombone), Dave Woods (horn, violin), Ed Bickert (guitar), Erich Traugott (horn) and George Stimpson (French horn).

Which label released Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass?

Mel Tormé, Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass was released in 1986 on Concord Jazz (CCD-4306).

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