GRP artists have always had a very certain flavor, and if you like one you usually like them all. If that's the case for you, this CD won't disappoint as each artist has their own signature GRP styling to the pieces as well as their own theories of improvisation that turn out very well. Grusin's closer of Some Children See Him will draw a smile of contentment out of anyone. Grab a copy, and have a great Christmas. ~ Amazon
First of two double CDs exploring the substantial contributions to American music by the amazingly talented Henry Glover who was one of the first African-American executives and producers in a white owned record company. Glover did it all - he was a producer, arranger, songwriter, publisher, talent scout, trumpet player and label owner. He started off playing with the Lucky Millinder band in the early 40s and quickly became arranger for the band and songwriter for the band's many great vocalists. Soon he was writing and producing for Syd Nathan's King label and in 1948 was put on staff by Nathan and the majority of the recordings here are from King along with some covers of King hits by artists on other labels.