Calypso in Brass is an album by Harry Belafonte, released by RCA Victor (LPM-3658 and LSP-3658) in 1966. The album contains new arrangements of previously recorded songs, notably from Calypso and Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean, with a brass ensemble accompaniment. The orchestra was conducted by Howard A. Roberts and arranged by Bob Freedman.
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| Released | 1966 | |||
| Recorded | 1966 | |||
| Genre | Vocal, calypso | |||
| Length | 41:09 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Producer | William Eaton, Phil Ramone | |||
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Track listing
edit- "Jump in the Line" (Raymond Bell) – 4:17
- "Jump and Bray Medley (Hold 'em Joe and The Jack-Ass Song)" (Hugh Thomas/Irving Burgie, William Attaway) – 4:30
- "Cocoanut Woman" (Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess) – 3:17
- "Tongue Tie Baby" (William Eaton) – 4:07
- "Zombie Jamboree (Back to Back)" (Conrad Eugene Mauge, Jr.) – 3:14
- "Sweetheart from Venezuela" (Bob Gordon, Fitzroy Alexander) – 3:57
- "Man Smart, Woman Smarter" (Norman Span) – 4:49
- "Reincarnation" (Irving Burgie, Theophilus Philip) – 3:20
- "Judy Drownded" (Lord Burgess) – 3:07
- "The Naughty Little Flea" (Norman Thomas) – 3:34
- "Mama Look a Boo-Boo" (Lord Melody) – 3:07
Personnel
edit- Harry Belafonte – vocals
- Orchestra conducted by Howard A. Roberts
Production notes:
- Bob Freedman – arrangements
- William Eaton – producer
- Phil Ramone – producer
- William Attaway – liner notes