Sheffield Labs Stereo Direct to Disc 1976
In late July 1976, trumpeter Harry James recorded enough music for two LPs. This particular set gives one a good sampling of his 1976 orchestra and finds James happy to emulate the swing sound of Count Basie. The arrangements, by Ernie Wilkins, Thad Jones, Ray Conniff, Dave Matthews, Rob Turk and Jimmy Haskell, are top drawer (other than the fact that James decided to record "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago), and the sidemen, are some of the best. James was playing well enough this late in his career, to once again reaffirm his legend in jazz and that says volumes about this LP. Very Highly recommended.
Side 1.
1. Corner Pocket
2. Lara's Theme (From Dr. Zhivago)
3. Cherokee
4. More Splutie, Please
Side 2.
5. Traces
6. Don't Be That Way
7. Sweet Georgia Brown
8. Shiny Stockings
9. Blues Stay Away from Me
Credits of The King James Version
Doug Sax Producer, Liner Notes, Remastering Norman Smith Saxophone
Tommy Todd Piano
Dave Stone Bass
Chuck Anderson Trombone
Chuck Peterson Trombone
Mel Kunkle Saxophone
Tom Padveen Trombone
William Hicks Trumpet
Fred Hall Liner Notes
Pat Longo Saxophone
Les DeMerle Drums
Houston Peterson Trombone (Bass)
Gino Bozzacco Trumpet
Nick Buono Trumpet
Quinn Davis Saxophone Ernie Wilkins
Bob Lawson Saxophone
Lincoln Mayorga Producer
Harry James Trumpet, Performer, Main Performer
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