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Album · 1982

The Mighty Braff

by Ruby Braff

Released
1982
Label
Affinity
Catalogue no.
AFF 98
Tracklist
16 tracks
Length
50:42
Country
GB

“The Mighty Braff” is an album by Ruby Braff, released in 1982 on Affinity. The original release has 16 tracks with a running time of 50:42. Jazz standards on the record include “Blue And Sentimental”, “The Blue Room”, “Easy Living” and “I Can't Get Started”. The line-up features Bobby Donaldson (drums (drum set)), Ruby Braff (trumpet), Walter Page (double bass), Abraham “Boomie” Richman (tenor saxophone) and Al Klink (alto saxophone).

Who played on The Mighty Braff

  • Bobby Donaldson drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Ruby Braff trumpet all tracks
  • Walter Page double bass all tracks
  • Abraham “Boomie” Richman tenor saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Al Klink alto saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Bob Wilber tenor saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Hymie Shertzer alto saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Mundell Lowe guitar on 8 tracks
  • Sol Schlinger baritone saxophone on 8 tracks
  • Art Ryerson guitar on 6 tracks
  • Ellis Larkins piano on 4 tracks
  • Johnny Guarnieri piano on 2 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 When You're Smilin' standard — Larry Shay 2:51
  2. A2 Easy Livin' standard — Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin 3:45
  3. A3 Pullin' Through 3:51
  4. A4 You're a Lucky Guy — Saul Chaplin 2:58
  5. A5 Blue and Sentimental standard — Count Basie, Mack David, Jerry Livingston 2:40
  6. A6 Blue Room standard — Richard Rodgers 2:50
  7. A7 I Can't Get Started standard — Vernon Duke 3:14
  8. A8 This Can't Be Love standard — Richard Rodgers 2:38
  9. B1 Flowers for a Lady 4:27
  10. B2 Foolin' Myself 3:53
  11. B3 I'll Be Around standard — Alec Wilder 3:56
  12. B4 It's Easy to Blame the Weather — Saul Chaplin 2:25
  13. B5 Struttin' With Some Barbecue standard — Lil Hardin Armstrong 2:46
  14. B6 Mean to Me standard — Fred Ahlert 3:01
  15. B7 Ellie 2:28
  16. B8 You're a Sweetheart — Jimmy McHugh 2:59

Production

  • Steve Voce liner notes

More albums by Ruby Braff

2 Part Inventions in Jazz, Vol. 2 1955 · Vanguard Ball at Bethlehem With Braff 1955 · Bethlehem Records Swinging With Ruby Braff 1955 · Jazztone Holiday in Braff 1955 · Bethlehem Records Storyville Presents Ruby Braff 1955 2 Part Invention in Jazz, Volume 1 1955 · Vanguard Ruby Braff Featuring Dave McKenna 1956 · ABC-Paramount Braff!! 1956 · Epic Two by Two - Ruby and Ellis Play Rodgers and Hart 1956 · Vanguard Ruby Braff 1956 · Philips A Ruby Braff Omnibus 1957 · Bethlehem Records Hi-Fi Salute to Bunny 1957 · RCA Victor

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Mighty Braff?

The line-up of The Mighty Braff includes Bobby Donaldson (drums (drum set)), Ruby Braff (trumpet), Walter Page (double bass), Abraham “Boomie” Richman (tenor saxophone), Al Klink (alto saxophone), Bob Wilber (tenor saxophone), Hymie Shertzer (alto saxophone) and Mundell Lowe (guitar).

Which label released The Mighty Braff?

The Mighty Braff was released in 1982 on Affinity (AFF 98).

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