Cohn Perkins Kamuca – The Brothers (1956)

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RCA Victor – LPM-1162Rec. Dates : June 24, 1955, June 25, 1955Stream this Album Tenor Sax : Al Cohn, Richie Kamuca, Bill PerkinsBass : John BealDrums : Chuck FloresGuitar : Barry Galbraith, Jimmy RaneyPiano : Hank Jones Billboard : 02/56/1956Score of 77 This album must have been conceived as a hopeful experiment: Three tenor saxophones are pitted against rhythm section. Such an arrangement…

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Gary McFarland – Point of Departure (1964)

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Impulse! – A-46Rec. Dates : September 4-6, 1963Stream this AlbumLiner Notes courtesy of mcrichley Vibes : Gary McFarlandBass : Steve SwallowDrums : Mel LewisGuitar : Jimmy RaneyOboe : Richie KamucaTenor Sax : Richie KamucaTrombone : Willie Dennis Billboard : 02/22/1964Special Merit Pick The point of departure is actually the point of entry for Gary McFarland, closely associated with the many jazz compositions bearing…

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