Upper Classmen - Jimmy Rowles

 

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Upper Classmen

Jimmy Rowles and His Upper Classmen

Cover Photo: Robert C. Buckram

Interlude MO 515

1959

Jimmy Rowles - Piano

Barney Kessel - Guitar (courtesy of Contemporary Records)

Red Mitchell - Bass

Larry Bunker - Vibes

Pete Candoli - Trumpet

Mel Lewis - Drums

Harold Land - Tenor Sax

From Billboard - November 30, 1959: Neat but not gaudy small group jazz is the product of the septet fronted by Jimmy Rowles on piano. Nobody blows too hard and the result is a smooth-flowing, easy listening set. Barney Kessel's guitar is a big help, and there are also strong contributions from Pete Candoli (trumpet), Harold Land (tenor) and Larry Bunker (vibes), with Red Mitchell on bass and Mel Lewis on drums, included are "East Of The Sun," and a moody waltz-tempo "Lullaby Of Birdland."

Lullaby Of Birdland

Tea For Two

All For You

Body And Soul

El Tigre

Cheetas' For Two

The Cobra

East Of The Sun

The Blues

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