Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

39 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Cool Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Label

Universal Classics & Jazz

Performer

Woody Herman, 1913-1987, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, William Henry Bauer, 1915-2005, Hal McKusick, 1924-2012, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jack Nimitz, 1930-, Sol Schlinger, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Charlie Shavers, 1920-1971, Bill Harris, 1916-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Lou Stein, 1922-, Larry Bunker, 1928-2005, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987

UPC (Physical)

00731455987225

Date Recorded

1957-01-11

Release Date

2003-09-05

Review

Woody Herman left his clarinet and alto sax behind for this all vocal release. Herman is a swinging, friendly singer heard doing such time-tested standards as the humorous "Makin' Whoopee," a more upbeat than typical "Willow Weep For Me," and "I Won't Dance." The musicians from each of the two sessions provide strong accompaniment: "Sweets" Edison, Charlie Shavers, and Ben Webster are outstanding and Marty Paich's arrangements fit Herman's style rather well. Although not an essential CD for everyone, this is a fun session that shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Cool Jazz, Cool Jazz

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Cool Jazz