Album · 1954
Something Cool
- Released
- 2 August 1954
- Label
- Capitol Records
- Catalogue no.
- H-516
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 21:59
- Country
- US
“Something Cool” is an album by June Christy, released in 1954 on Capitol Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 21:59. Jazz standards on the record include “I Should Care”, “I'll Take Romance”, “It Could Happen To You” and “Midnight Sun”. The line-up features Bud Shank (alto saxophone), Conrad Gozzo (trumpet), June Christy (vocals), Pete Rugolo (arranger, conductor) and Pullman “Tommy” Pederson (trombone).
Who played on Something Cool
- Bud Shank alto saxophone all tracks
- Conrad Gozzo trumpet all tracks
- June Christy vocals all tracks
- Pete Rugolo arranger, conductor all tracks
- Pullman “Tommy” Pederson trombone all tracks
- Ted Nash flute, tenor saxophone all tracks
- Bob Cooper woodwind on 6 tracks
- Chuck Gentry baritone saxophone, reeds on 6 tracks
- Joe Mondragon bass on 6 tracks
- Maynard Ferguson trumpet on 6 tracks
- Milt Bernhart trombone on 6 tracks
- Shorty Rogers trumpet on 6 tracks
- Harry Betts trombone on 5 tracks
- Harry Klee woodwind on 5 tracks
- Howard Roberts guitar on 5 tracks
- John Graas French horn on 5 tracks
- Paul Sarmento tuba on 5 tracks
- Russ Freeman piano on 5 tracks
- Shelly Manne drums (drum set) on 5 tracks
- Frank Beach trumpet on 4 tracks
- George Roberts bass trombone on 4 tracks
- Conte Candoli trumpet on 3 tracks
- Frank Rosolino trombone on 3 tracks
- Jack Marshall guitar on 3 tracks
- Joe Castro piano on 3 tracks
- Johnny Rotella baritone saxophone on 3 tracks
- Larry Bunker drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Paul Horn woodwind on 3 tracks
- Phil Stephens tuba on 3 tracks
- Vincent DeRosa French horn on 3 tracks
- Buddy Collette reeds on 2 tracks
- Herbie Harper trombone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Something Cool — Billy Barnes 4:20
- A2 It Could Happen to You standard — Jimmy Van Heusen 1:57
- A3 Lonely House — Kurt Weill 3:58
- B1 Midnight Sun standard — Sonny Burke, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Mercer 3:15
- B2 I'll Take Romance standard — Ben Oakland 2:20
- B3 A Stranger Called the Blues 3:58
- B4 I Should Care standard 2:11
Production
- Lee Gillette producer
More albums by June Christy
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Something Cool?
The line-up of Something Cool includes Bud Shank (alto saxophone), Conrad Gozzo (trumpet), June Christy (vocals), Pete Rugolo (arranger, conductor), Pullman “Tommy” Pederson (trombone), Ted Nash (flute, tenor saxophone), Bob Cooper (woodwind) and Chuck Gentry (baritone saxophone, reeds).
Which label released Something Cool?
Something Cool was released in 1954 on Capitol Records (H-516).
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