Mel Lewis Sextet

by Mel Lewis

Overview

Mel Lewis, formerly with the Stan Kenton Orchestra (and at the time a busy West Coast studio musician), had a rare opportunity to lead a record date in 1957 when he headed this sextet session for the MOD (Music of the Day) label. With arrangements by Bob Brookmeyer, Marty Paich and Bill Holman, Lewis and his group (which features Charlie Mariano on alto and tenor, Bill Holman doubling on tenor and baritone, trumpeter Jack Sheldon, pianist Marty Paich, bassist Buddy Clark and the leader/drummer) perform originals by the three arrangers and Sheldon, in addition to the standard "You Took Advantage of Me." The enjoyable boppish music is quite colorful. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/04/1997
Label:	Vsop
UPC:	0722937001829
Rank:	102205

Tracks

1. Brookside
2. You Took Advantage of Me
3. Zig Zag
4. Jazz Goes to Siwash
5. Charlie's Cavern
6. Grey Flannel

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mel Lewis   Primary Artist,Drums
Bill Holman   Guest Artist,Sax (Baritone),Sax (Tenor)
Charlie Mariano   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Jack Sheldon   Trumpet
Buddy Clark   Bass
Marty Paich   Piano

Technical Credits

Jack Sheldon   Composer
Bill Holman   Composer
Bob Brookmeyer   Composer
Joe Quinn   Liner Notes
Eva Diana   Cover Design
Thorne Nogar   Engineer
Mel Lewis   Performer
Marty Paich   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Red Clyde   Producer
Lorenz Hart   Composer