A Jazz Band Ball: First Set

by Marty Paich

Overview

On this reissue CD, pianist/arranger Marty Paich heads a septet that consists of trumpeters Jack Sheldon and Don Fagerquist, valve trombonists Stu Williamson and Bob Enevoldsen, and a quiet rhythm section with bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Mel Lewis. While some swing standards are taken as stomps (including "Blue Lou" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside"), a pair of Dixieland warhorses ("Dinah" and "Ida") are surprisingly recast as dreamy and introspective ballads. In addition, there are a couple other familiar pieces, plus an original apiece by Paich ("Iris of the IRA") and Bill Holman. The cool-toned music holds one's interest and is one of many fine Marty Paich recordings from the 1950s. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/05/1996
Label:	Vsop
UPC:	0722937002321
Rank:	118738

Tracks

1. Blue Lou
2. Soft Winds
3. Dinah
4. Iris of the IRA
5. Jumpin' at the Woodside
6. Look Around
7. Ida
8. Yardbird Suite
9. Log Rolling

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marty Paich   Primary Artist,Piano
Jack Sheldon   Trumpet
Don Fagerquist   Trumpet
Stu Williamson   Trombone (Valve)
Bob Enevoldsen   Trombone (Valve)
Mel Lewis   Drums
Buddy Clark   Bass

Technical Credits

Red Clyde   Producer
Irving Mills   Composer
Count Basie   Composer
Benny Goodman   Composer
Edgar Sampson   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Joe Young   Composer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Harry Akst   Composer
Eddie Leonard   Composer
Marty Paich   Composer,Performer
Eva Diana   Cover Design
Joe Quinn   Liner Notes
Bones Howe   Engineer
Bill Holman   Composer