Album · 1963
The Peaceful Side of Jazz
- Released
- 1963
- Label
- United Artists Jazz
- Catalogue no.
- UAJ 14010
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 35:23
- Country
- US
“The Peaceful Side of Jazz” is an album by Billy Strayhorn, released in 1963 on United Artists Jazz. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 35:23. Jazz standards on the record include “A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing”, “Chelsea Bridge”, “Day Dream” and “Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin”. The line-up features Billy Strayhorn (piano), Michel Gaudry (double bass), Paris Blue Notes (choir vocals) and Paris String Quartet (instruments).
Who played on The Peaceful Side of Jazz
- Billy Strayhorn piano all tracks
- Michel Gaudry double bass on 5 tracks
- Paris Blue Notes choir vocals on 3 tracks
- Paris String Quartet instruments on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Lush Life standard — Billy Strayhorn 3:25
- A2 Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 2:52
- A3 Passion Flower standard — Billy Strayhorn 3:40
- A4 Take the "A" Train standard — Billy Strayhorn 3:17
- A5 Strange Feeling — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 3:41
- B1 Day Dream standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn 4:04
- B2 Chelsea Bridge standard — Billy Strayhorn 3:17
- B3 Multi-Colored Blue — Billy Strayhorn 3:21
- B4 Something to Live For — Billy Strayhorn 3:02
- B5 A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing standard — Billy Strayhorn 4:44
Production
- Alan Douglas producer
More albums by Billy Strayhorn
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Peaceful Side of Jazz?
The line-up of The Peaceful Side of Jazz includes Billy Strayhorn (piano), Michel Gaudry (double bass), Paris Blue Notes (choir vocals) and Paris String Quartet (instruments).
Which label released The Peaceful Side of Jazz?
The Peaceful Side of Jazz was released in 1963 on United Artists Jazz (UAJ 14010).
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