Album · 1968
The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis
- Released
- 1968
- Label
- Solid State Records
- Catalogue no.
- GP 3173
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 32:58
- Country
- JP
“The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis” is an album by Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Orchestra featuring Miss Ruth Brown, released in 1968 on Solid State Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 32:58. Jazz standards on the record include “Black Coffee” and “Bye Bye Blackbird”. The line-up features “Sir” Roland Hanna (piano), Bill Berry (trumpet), Cliff Heather (trombone), Danny Moore (trumpet) and Eddie Daniels (tenor saxophone).
Who played on The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis
- “Sir” Roland Hanna piano all tracks
- Bill Berry trumpet all tracks
- Cliff Heather trombone all tracks
- Danny Moore trumpet all tracks
- Eddie Daniels tenor saxophone all tracks
- Garnett Brown trombone all tracks
- Jerome Richardson alto saxophone all tracks
- Jerry Dodgion alto saxophone all tracks
- Jimmy Cleveland trombone all tracks
- Jimmy Knepper trombone all tracks
- Jimmy Nottingham trumpet all tracks
- Mel Lewis drums (drum set) all tracks
- Pepper Adams baritone saxophone all tracks
- Richard Davis bass all tracks
- Richard Williams trumpet all tracks
- Ruth Brown vocals all tracks
- Seldon Powell tenor saxophone all tracks
- Snooky Young trumpet all tracks
- Thad Jones flugelhorn all tracks
- Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra performing orchestra all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Yes Sir, That's My Baby 3:38
- A2 Trouble in Mind 4:10
- A3 Sonny Boy 3:36
- A4 Bye, Bye Blackbird standard 2:34
- A5 I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town 4:19
- B1 Black Coffee standard 4:31
- B2 Be Anything (But Be Mine) 5:46
- B3 You Won't Let Me Go 4:23
- B4 Fine Brown Frame
Production
- Sonny Lester producer
More albums by Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Orchestra featuring Miss Ruth Brown
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis?
The line-up of The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis includes “Sir” Roland Hanna (piano), Bill Berry (trumpet), Cliff Heather (trombone), Danny Moore (trumpet), Eddie Daniels (tenor saxophone), Garnett Brown (trombone), Jerome Richardson (alto saxophone) and Jerry Dodgion (alto saxophone).
Which label released The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis?
The Big Band Sound of Thad Jones · Mel Lewis was released in 1968 on Solid State Records (GP 3173).
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