A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1957 and originally released on the Bethlehem label.[1][2] The album was rereleased in 1977 as Idol of the Flies.[3]
| A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | September 1957 | |||
| Studio | NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:59 | |||
| Label | Bethlehem BCP 77 | |||
| Producer | Lee Kraft | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "The music is essentially cool-toned bop with six standards and three Knepper originals all being given swinging treatment".[4]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Jimmy Knepper except where noted.
- "Love Letters" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) – 5:05
- "Ogling Ogre" – 3:42
- "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) – 4:41
- "How High the Moon" (Morgan Lewis, Nancy Hamilton) – 3:58
- "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 4:38
- "Idol of the Flies" – 5:46
- "Close as Pages in a Book" (Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Fields) – 4:22
- "Avid Admirer" – 4:59
- "Irresistible You" (Don Raye, Gene de Paul) – 4:05
Personnel
edit- Jimmy Knepper – trombone
- Gene Roland – trumpet, vocals (tracks 5, 7 & 9)
- Gene Quill – alto saxophone (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8)
- Bill Evans (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8), Bob Hammer (tracks 5, 7 & 9) – piano
- Teddy Kotick – bass
- Dannie Richmond – drums
References
edit- ^ Bethlehem Records catalog accessed February 22, 2017
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Bethlehem Discography, Part 2: BCP-1 12-inch LP Series (1955–1960) accessed February 22, 2017
- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Jimmy Knepper Leader Entry accessed February 22, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Idol of the Flies – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2017.