On Stage

by Bill Perkins

On Stage cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1956
  • Label: Pacific Jazz
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:32
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Captured live during the height of the California cool movement, 'On Stage' showcases the tenor saxophonist's lithe, unhurried phrasing. The performances reflect the relaxed yet structurally intricate interplay typical of mid-century West Coast ensembles.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Song Of The Islands (5:23)
  2. One Hundred Years From Today (4:49)
  3. Zing Zang (6:52)
  4. Let Me See (3:34)
  5. For Dancers Only (5:54)
  6. Just A Child (4:58)
  7. As They Reveled (3:51)
  8. When You're Smiling (5:07)

Credits

  • Bill Perkins Octet - primary artist
  • Bud Shank - alto saxophone
  • Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Red Mitchell - bass
  • Mel Lewis - drums
  • Russ Freeman - piano
  • Bill Perkins - tenor saxophone
  • Carl Fontana - trombone
  • Richard Bock - producer

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