Floatin' Like A Feather - Paul Weston

 

What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry

Floatin' Like A Feather

Paul Weston

Produced by John Palladino

Cover Photo: George Jerman

Capitol Records T1153

1959

From the back cover: Since making his first mood album nearly fifteen years ago, Paul Weston has recorded more than 250 selections in his famous melodic style. These recordings have featured a broad variety of sounds and techniques, for Weston experiments continuously with fresh orchestral ideas. In every recording, however, he has followed this basic concept: "The melody is the thing!" And he has built his art around that plan, seeing to it that over-harmonization and over-arranging never interfere with the listener's appreciation of the composer's melodic line.

From Billboard - March 16, 1959: Lightly swinging' arrangements by Paul Weston on a fine array of standards adds up to a fine terp or listening package. Jocks have a wealth of programming material in the sparkling set which includes "It's A Lovely Day Today," "You Took Advantage Of Me" and the album title tune. Various jazz soloists are featured throughout. Good prospects. Stereo is nicely balanced and brings out the inventiveness of the treatments.

Among the soloists:

Gene Estes - Vibes (Courtesy of Carlton Record Corp.)

Don Fagerquist - Trumpet

Paul Horn - Alto Flute (Courtesy of Dot Records, Inc.)

Ronnie Lang - Alto Sax

Matty Matlock - Clarinet (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.)

Ted Nash - Alto Sax

Dick Noel - Trombone

Babe Russin - Tenor Sax

Paul Smith - Piano