Album · 1960

The Swingin' Nutcracker

Released
1960
Label
RCA Victor
Catalogue no.
LPM 2110
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
38:14
Country
US

“The Swingin' Nutcracker” is an album by Shorty Rogers, released in 1960 on RCA Victor. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 38:14. The line-up features Art Pepper (saxophone), Bill Holman (saxophone), Bill Perkins (saxophone), Harold Land (saxophone) and Joe Mondragon (bass).

Who played on The Swingin' Nutcracker

Tracklist

  1. A1 Like Nutty Overture (Finale) 5:23
  2. A2 A Nutty Marche (Marche) 3:30
  3. A3 Blue Reeds (Reed Flute Blues) 5:26
  4. A4 The Swingin' Plum Fairy (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy) 2:54
  5. A5 Snowball (Waltz of the Snowflakes) 3:02
  6. B1 Six Pak (Trépak) 2:46
  7. B2 Flowers for the Cats (Waltz of the Flowers) 3:25
  8. B3 Dance Espresso (Coffee) 2:54
  9. B4 Pass the Duke (Pas De Deux) 2:48
  10. B5 China Where? (Tea dance) 2:08
  11. B6 Overture for Shorty (Overture in Miniature) 3:58

More albums by Shorty Rogers

Cool and Crazy 1953 · RCA Victor Courts the Count 1954 · RCA Victor Collaboration 1955 · RCA Victor Chances Are It Swings 1959 · RCA Victor Shorty Rogers Meets Tarzan 1959 · MGM Records Back Again 1984 · Choice
Shorty Rogers and the Lighthouse All Stars
America the Beautiful 1991
Popo 1994
Shorty Rogers 2005
Clickin' with Clax 2013
Mavis Meets Shorty 2014

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Swingin' Nutcracker?

The line-up of The Swingin' Nutcracker includes Art Pepper (saxophone), Bill Holman (saxophone), Bill Perkins (saxophone), Harold Land (saxophone), Joe Mondragon (bass), Richie Kamuca (saxophone), Shorty Rogers (conductor) and Bud Shank (saxophone).

Which label released The Swingin' Nutcracker?

The Swingin' Nutcracker was released in 1960 on RCA Victor (LPM 2110).

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