Title: Encore: 1963 Artist: Woody Herman Release Date: 5/7/2002 Label: Universal Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 731458949022, 0731458949022 Genre: Jazz Moods: Earthy, Exuberant, Rollicking, Amiable/Good-Natured, Boisterous, Elegant, Joyous, Playful, Refined/Mannered, Sophisticated, Stylish, Cheerful, Complex, Energetic, Freewheeling, Party/Celebratory, Passionate Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Mo-Lasses
2. Blues for J.P.
3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
4. Tunin' In
5. Sister Sadie
6. Sig Ep
7. It's A Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around)
8. Camel Walk

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Universal 589490

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While this is hardly "the Swingin'est Big Band Ever," as hyped on the cover on this Verve CD reissue of an LP that originally appeared on Phillips, this 1963 edition of Woody Herman's big band is a strong one, with an emphasis on well-constructed blues charts. Joe Newman's hard-swinging "Molasses," which features tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico and trumpeter Bill Chase, is a snappy opener, followed by a driving arrangement of Horace Parlan's "Blues for J.P." Nistico takes the spotlight again in a memorable setting of Horace Silver's "Sister Sadie," while trombonist Phil Wilson shines as a soloist in both Duke Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and the forgotten chestnut "It's a Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around)." The only letdown of the date is Herman's throwaway vocal chorus in Chase's "Camel Walk," which follows the leader's potent clarinet solo. Although fans will prefer the earlier editions of the Woody Herman herd, this CD, which is available only until May 2005, is well worth acquiring by big band aficionados. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bill Chase Arranger, Trumpet Bryan Koniarz Producer Chuck Andrus Bass Dave Gale Trumpet Eddie Morgan Trombone Gerald Lamy Trumpet Gordon Brisker Sax (Tenor) Hollis King Art Direction Isabelle Wong Design Jack Gale Arranger, Trombone Jack Tracy Original Recording Producer Jake Hanna Drums Jeff Willens Mastering Ken Druker Executive Producer Larry Cavelli Sax (Tenor) Mark Smith Production Assistant Nat Pierce Arranger, Piano Paul Fontaine Trumpet Phil Wilson Trombone Ralph J. Gleason Liner Notes Sal Nistico Sax (Tenor) Woody Herman Main Performer, Conductor, Sax (Soprano), Clarinet, Sax (Alto) Ziggy Harrell Trumpet