Straight Ahead - Junior Mance

 

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Straight Ahead

Junior Mance

Arrangements by Bob Bain and David Cavanaugh

Musical Directions by Bob Bain

Produced by David Cavanaugh

Recorded September 14, 15 and 16, 1964, in Capitol's Studio B, Hollywood, California

Engineer: John Kraus 

Capitol Records ST 2218

From the back cover: Critics early pointed to Junior as one of the most swinging of contemporary band pianists. And since he set out on his own in 1961, he's won ever wider fame as a star of rare distinction and finesse. His first Capitol album, "Get Ready, Set, Jump!!!," received high praise from reviewers, musicians and the listening public.

Now in "Straight Ahead" the piano artistry of Mance is complemented by an all-star brass section of trumpets and trombones, plus Shelly Manne on drums and Monty Budwig on bass, with a few guitar chords from Bob Bain on "Li'l Darlin'." The trumpets are Don Fagerquist, John Audino, Pete Candoli, Ray Triscari and Al Porcino. The trombones are Lew McCreay, Milt Bernhart and Vern Friley, with George Roberts and Kenny Shroyer on bass trombone. These are some of the most acclaimed musicians in the field – proven talents who can well afford to shun pretentiousness and aimless virtuosity, and concentrate on forging music to a standard of relaxed perfection and elegance.

In A Mellow Tone

Hannah Strikes Again

Li'l Darlin'

Diane

Happy Time

The Late, Late Show

Fine Brown Frame

Senor Mance

Stompin' At The Savoy

Trouble In Mind

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