Manny Albam - Something New, Something Blue

Title: Something New, Something Blue Artist: Manny Albam Release Date: 5/15/1959 Re-Released On: 6/16/2009 Label: Fresh Sound Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 8427328605397, 8427328603812 Genre: Jazz Style: Progressive Jazz Moods: Playful, Sophisticated, Exuberant, Rollicking, Amiable/Good-Natured, Carefree, Lively, Warm, Energetic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Fresh Sound 539 2005 CD Fresh Sound 381

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For this project from 1959, reissued by the Spanish Fresh Sound label in 2005, four notable arrangers contribute two arrangements apiece: one for a bluish standard and one for their own blues-oriented original. A pair of all-star octets perform the material (four songs each) and there are plenty of fine short solos along the way. Of the arrangers, Bill Russo's work ("East Hampton Blues" and "Davenport Blues") is most memorable and advanced, but all of the material is excellent. This somewhat obscure set is worth searching for, featuring good examples of the modern mainstream of 1959 jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Manny Albam Sax (Baritone)