Gil Evans – Out of the Cool (1961)

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Impulse! – A-4Rec. Dates : November 18, 1960, November 30, 1960, December 10, 1960, December 15, 1960Stream this Album Piano/Arranger/Conductor : Gil EvansAlto Sax : Eddie CaineBass : Ron CarterBass Trombone : Tony StuddBassoon : Bob TricaricoFlute/Piccolo : Eddie Caine, Bob TricaricoGuitar : Ray CrawfordPercussion : Charlie Persip, Elvin JonesSoprano Sax : Budd JohnsonTenor Sax : Budd JohnsonTrombone : Keg Johnson, Jimmy KnepperTrumpet : John Coles, Phil…

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Ahmad Jamal – The Ahmad Jamal Trio (1956)

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Epic – LN 3212Rec. Date : October 1955Stream this Album Piano : Ahmad JamalBass : Israel CrosbyGuitar : Ray Crawford Down Beat : 05/30/1956Nat Hentoff : 2.5 stars On his first 12″ LP, pianist Jamal is assisted strongly by guitarist Ray Crawford and veteran bassist Israel Crosby. Potentially this could be a uniquely rewarding trio, but in actuality, it’s a frequently…

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