Jazz for Playboys

by Frank Wess

Jazz for Playboys cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Savoy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:33
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven by Count Basie alumni, this relaxed, blues-oriented date highlights the leader's pioneering use of the flute as a viable jazz solo instrument alongside his robust tenor saxophone. The interplay among the seasoned ensemble is loose and highly communicative, epitomizing the unpretentious swing of the era.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Playboy (5:27)
  2. Miss Blues (9:40)
  3. Baubles, Bangles and Beads (4:16)
  4. Low Life (5:02)
  5. Pin Up (4:07)
  6. Blues for a Playmate (10:58)

Credits

  • Frank Wess - primary artist, flute, tenor saxophone, written-by
  • Kenny Burrell - primary artist, lead guitar [solo guitar], written-by
  • Joe Newman - primary artist, trumpet, written-by
  • Freddie Green - primary artist, rhythm guitar
  • Eddie Jones - primary artist, bass
  • Ed Thigpen - primary artist, drums
  • Gus Johnson - primary artist, drums
  • Stephen Haas - cover

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