Album · 1961

The Rat Race Blues

Released
1961
Label
Prestige
Catalogue no.
NJ 8262
Tracklist
5 tracks
Length
39:57
Country
US

“The Rat Race Blues” is an album by Gigi Gryce feat. Richard Williams, released in 1961 on Prestige. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 39:57. The line-up features Gigi Gryce (alto saxophone), Julian Euell (double bass), Mickey Roker (drums (drum set)), Richard Williams (trumpet) and Richard Wyands (piano).

Who played on The Rat Race Blues

  • Gigi Gryce alto saxophone all tracks
  • Julian Euell double bass all tracks
  • Mickey Roker drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Richard Williams trumpet all tracks
  • Richard Wyands piano all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 The Rat Race Blues 6:31
  2. A2 Strange Feelin' 7:45
  3. A3 Boxer's Blues 6:49
  4. B1 Blues in Bloom — Norman Mapp 7:43
  5. B2 Monday Through Sunday — Norman Mapp 11:09

Production

  • Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Gigi Gryce feat. Richard Williams

Nica’s Tempo 1955 · Savoy Records New Formulas From the Jazz Lab 1957 · RCA Jazz Lab 1958 · Jubilee Gigi Gryce 1958 · MetroJazz
Gigi Gryce and the Jazz Lab Quintet 1991
Gigi Gryce - Clifford Brown Sextet (Jazz Connoisseur) 2016

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Rat Race Blues?

The line-up of The Rat Race Blues includes Gigi Gryce (alto saxophone), Julian Euell (double bass), Mickey Roker (drums (drum set)), Richard Williams (trumpet) and Richard Wyands (piano).

Which label released The Rat Race Blues?

The Rat Race Blues was released in 1961 on Prestige (NJ 8262).

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