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Published by RCA Victor, Camden, N.J., 1955
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Not a book, but a 12-inch, 33-1/3 rpm "Long Play" (mono) "New Orthophonic High Fidelity" vinyl jazz record album, RCA Victor LPM 1146, silver-print black label with white dog on top, very-good-plus vinyl but with considerable wear and scratches around the spindle hole; "very good" jacket is split most of the way back to top edge. The idea here was to have 12 different groups play 12 different arrangements of "Lullaby of Birdland" (all recorded 1954-1955), the most notable of these being Shorty Rogers featuring Andre Previn; Quincy Jones; Charlie Barnet, and Tony Scott. The version of Milt Barnhart and Orchestra was arranged by trumpet player Pete Candoli, who also plays, as does a euphonium player listed here as "Maynard Feruson" (no "g.") Interestingly enough, "Maynard Feruson" (again, no "g") also appears playing trumpet on the version arranged by Billy May for Charlie Barnet and Orchestra. Shorty Rogers' version features Andre Previn on piano, Bud Shank flute, Jimmy Guiffre baritone sax, Joe Mondragon bass, and Shelly Manne on drums. A number of players show up on several of these cuts, including Al Cohn (five times), Jimmy Nottingham (four times), Jack Zoot (three times), Nat Pierce, Milt Hinton, and Billy Byers. Reduced from $12.