Moods in Jazz and Reflections in Jazz

by Bob Gordon

Overview

On one of two albums led by baritonist Bob Gordon before his tragic death in a 1955 car crash, the cool-toned baritonist blends in well with trombonist Herbie Harper in a quintet that also includes a no-name rhythm section (pianist Maury Dell, bassist Don Prell and drummer George Redman). The emphasis is on slower tempos, in fact, two of the songs are titled "Slow Mood" (the Eddie Miller composition) and "Slow." This CD reissue of a Tampa set is worth picking up by fans of relaxed straightahead jazz. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/27/1995
Label:	VSOP RECORDS
UPC:	0722937141525

Tracks

1. Babette
2. Moer Blues
3. Sonny Boy
4. Slow Mood
5. Slow
6. Just George
7. Iron Works
8. Loaded With Bass
9. Topsy
10. Blues & Rhythm
11. Don't Be That Way

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bob Gordon   Primary Artist,Sax (Baritone)
Larry Bunker   Vibraphone
Don Heath   Drums
Maury Dell   Piano
George Redman   Drums
Don Prell   Bass
Red Mitchell   Bass
Herbie Harper   Trombone
Bob Enevoldsen   Trombone,Sax (Tenor),Trombone (Valve)
Marty Paich   Piano,Accordion

Technical Credits

Eddie Durham   Composer
Benny Goodman   Composer
Maury Dell   Composer,Performer
George Redman   Performer
Don Prell   Composer,Performer
Eddie Miller   Composer
Edgar Battle   Composer
Lew Brown   Composer
Robert Scherman   Producer
Val Valentin   Engineer
Ray Henderson   Composer
Al Cohn   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Herbie Harper   Performer
Al Jolson   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Bob Enevoldsen   Composer
Johnny Miller   Cover Art
Bob Gordon   Performer
Edgar Sampson   Composer