Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 |
–Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra* |
Blowing The Blues AwayAlto Saxophone – Bill Frazier, John Jackson Arranged By – Gerald "Jerry" Valentine*Baritone Saxophone – Leo ParkerBass – Tommy PotterDrums – Art BlakeyGuitar – Connie WainwrightLeader, Vocals – Billy EckstinePiano – John MalachiTenor Saxophone – Dexter GordonTrombone – Alfred "Chips" Outcalt*, Gerald "Jerry" Valentine*, Howard Scott , Taswell "Joe" Baird*Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Gail Brockman, Boonie Hazel*, Shorty McConnellWritten-By – B. Eckstine*, G. Valentine* |
3:09
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| 2 |
–Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra* |
Love Me Or Leave MeAlto Saxophone – Bill Frazier, John Jackson Arranged By – Tadd DameronBaritone Saxophone – Leo ParkerBass – Tommy PotterDrums – Art BlakeyGuitar – Connie WainwrightLeader – Billy EckstinePiano – John MalachiTenor Saxophone – Budd JohnsonTrombone – Alfred "Chips" Outcalt*, Gerald "Jerry" Valentine*, Howard Scott , Taswell "Joe" Baird*Trumpet – Fats Navarro, Gail Brockman, Boonie Hazel*, Shorty McConnellWritten-By – G. Kahn*, W. Donaldson* |
4:17
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| 3 |
–Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra* |
I Love The Rhythm In A RiffAlto Saxophone – Budd Johnson, Sonny StittArranged By – Budd JohnsonBaritone Saxophone – Leo ParkerBass – Tommy PotterDrums – Art BlakeyGuitar – Connie WainwrightLeader, Vocals – Billy EckstinePiano – James P. Johnson*Tenor Saxophone – Dexter GordonTrombone – Alfred "Chips" Outcalt*, Gerald "Jerry" Valentine*, Howard Scott , Taswell "Joe" Baird*Trumpet – Fats Navarro, Gail Brockman, Boonie Hazel*, Shorty McConnellWritten-By – B. Eckstine*, G. Valentine* |
2:51
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| 4 |
–Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra* |
Second Balcony JumpAlto Saxophone – Bob "Junior" Williams, Norris TurneyArranged By – Gerald ValentineBaritone Saxophone – Leo ParkerBass – Bill McMahonDrums – Art BlakeyGuitar – Connie WainwrightLeader – Billy EckstinePiano – Jimmy GoldenTenor Saxophone – Josh JacksonTrombone – Alfred "Chips" Outcalt*, Gerald Valentine, Robert Scott Trumpet – Fats Navarro, Boonie Hazel*, Raymond Orr, Shorty McConnellWritten-By – B. Eckstine*, G. Valentine* |
2:55
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| 5 |
–Billy Eckstine & His Orchestra* |
Oo Bop Sh'BamAlto Saxophone – John Cobbs, Sonny StittBaritone Saxophone – Cecil PayneBass – Tommy PotterDrums – Art BlakeyGuitar – Connie WainwrightLeader, Vocals – Billy EckstinePiano – Linton GarnerTenor Saxophone – Arthur Simmons*Trombone – Alfred "Chips" Outcalt*, Gerald Valentine, Walter KnoxTrumpet – Hobart Dotson, King Kolax, Leonard Hawkins, Miles DavisWritten-By – J.B. Gillespie*, G. Fuller* |
3:04
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| 6 |
–Gene Ammons Quintet |
ConcentrationArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – B. Kynard*, L. Hampton* |
3:04
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| 7 |
–Gene Ammons Quintet |
Red TopArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – B. Kynard*, L. Hampton* |
3:13
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| 8 |
–Gene Ammons Quintet |
IdahoArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – G. Stone* |
2:48
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| 9 |
–Albert Ammons & His Rhythm Kings* |
Shufflin' The BoogieBass – Israel CrosbyDrums – Alvin BurroughsGuitar – Ike Perkins Piano – Albert AmmonsTrumpet – Marvin RandolphWritten-By – H. Young*, B. Sherman* |
3:06
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| 10 |
–Albert Ammons & His Rhythm Kings* |
S.P. BluesBass – Israel CrosbyDrums – Alvin BurroughsGuitar – Ike Perkins Piano – Albert AmmonsTrumpet – Marvin RandolphWritten-By – H. Young* |
2:37
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| 11 |
–Gene Ammons Septet |
McDonald's SproutArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – E. McDonald Jr.* |
2:42
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| 12 |
–Gene Ammons Septet |
Hold That MoneyArranged By – Gene Stone*Vocals – Earl ColemanWritten-By – Bernard , E. Coleman* |
2:26
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| 13 |
–Gene Ammons Septet |
ShermanskiArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – M. Daniels* |
2:45
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| 14 |
–Gene Ammons Septet |
Harold The FoxArranged By – Gene Stone*Written-By – G. Ammons* |
2:20
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| 15 |
–Gene Ammons Sextet |
Jeet JetWritten-By, Arranged By – A.K. Salim |
2:36
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| 16 |
–Gene Ammons Sextet |
Odd-En-DowWritten-By, Arranged By – A.K. Salim |
2:59
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| 17 |
–Gene Ammons Sextet |
Blowing The Family JewelsWritten-By, Arranged By – A.K. Salim |
2:27
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| 18 |
–Gene Ammons Sextet |
Sugar CoatedWritten-By, Arranged By – A.K. Salim |
2:55
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| 19 |
–Gene Ammons Sextet |
Dues In BluesWritten-By, Arranged By – A.K. Salim |
2:49
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Companies, etc.
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Copyright (c)
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EPM
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Phonographic Copyright (p)
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EPM
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Remastered At
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Studio Sofreson
Credits
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Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
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Ernest McDonald (tracks: 11 to 19)
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Bass
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Gene Wright* (tracks: 6 to 8, 11 to 19)
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Design [Cover Design]
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Jean Buzelin
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Drums
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Chuck Williams (tracks: 6 to 8),
Elis Bartee* (tracks: 11 to 19)
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Liner Notes
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François Billard
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Piano
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James Craig (tracks: 6 to 8),
Junior Mance (tracks: 11 to 19)
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Tenor Saxophone
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Gene Ammons
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Trumpet
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Gail Brockman (tracks: 6 to 8, 11 to 19)
Notes
Track 1 recorded New York City, December 5, 1944
Track 2 Jubilee Broadcasts, recorded Club Plantation, Los Angeles, February or March, 1945
Track 3 recorded New York City, May 2, 1945
Track 4 recorded New York City, February, 1946
Track 5 recorded Los Angeles, October 5, 1946
Tracks 6 to 8, Chicago, June 17, 1947
Tracks 9 & 10, Chicago, August 6, 1947
Tracks 11 to 14, Chicago, October 23, 1947
Tracks 15 & 16, Chicago, December 1, 1947
Tracks 17 to 19, Chicago, December 10, 1947
Arranger on tracks 6 to 8 and 11 to 14 stated as Gene Stone on tracklist, and George Stone on liner notes.
Earl Coleman sings only on 'Hold That Money' (track 12), and not on all tracks (11 to 14) of the session, as stated on the release.
Mysterious 'Bernard' as co-writer of 'Hold That Money' (track 12), with singer Earl Coleman.
Comes in a standard jewel case, with liner notes in French and English.
On back cover: ℗ 1944/45/46/47 © EPM 2001 Made in France.
On CD: ℗ EPM
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 3 540131 601129
- Other (Distribution code): ZE 052
- Other (SPARS code): AAD