C212

A gem of a record from Shorty Rogers - a set recorded in the mid 50s for Atlantic, but never issued at the time - making it not only a hell of an album, but a great discovery too! Shorty's in wonderful form here - working with some of the best modes learned on his RCA sides, served up with the tighter focus that we love in his other Atlantic recordings of the 50s - and graced with a great group of players who include Herb Geller on alto, Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet and tenor, Bud Shank on alto and baritone, Bill Holman on tenor, Lou Levy on piano, Ralph Pena on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. With a lineup like that, you can bet things are on the money throughout - especially since all tunes are originals by Shorty, with great arrangements that really let all the solo voices come through strongly!

A gem of a record from Shorty Rogers - a set recorded in the mid 50s for Atlantic, but never issued at the time - making it not only a hell of an album, but a great discovery too! Shorty's in wonderful form here - working with some of the best modes learned on his RCA sides, served up with the tighter focus that we love in his other Atlantic recordings of the 50s - and graced with a great group of players who include Herb Geller on alto, Jimmy Giuffre on clarinet and tenor, Bud Shank on alto and baritone, Bill Holman on tenor, Lou Levy on piano, Ralph Pena on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. With a lineup like that, you can bet things are on the money throughout - especially since all tunes are originals by Shorty, with great arrangements that really let all the solo voices come through strongly!