Harry Carney with Strings

by Harry Carney

Harry Carney with Strings cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1955
  • Label: Clef
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:32
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping out from his legendary role as an ensemble anchor, the baritone saxophonist applies his massive, velvety tone to lush orchestral arrangements. The combination of deep, resonant woodwind phrasing against sweeping string sections creates a profoundly romantic, almost melancholic atmosphere. The recording is a rare, breathtaking showcase of the instrument's lyrical potential outside of big band structural duties.

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Tracklist

  1. I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You (5:49)
  2. Take The A Train (4:49)
  3. We're in Love Again (3:42)
  4. Chalmeu (3:39)
  5. Moonlight on the Ganges (3:42)
  6. It Had to Be You (4:17)
  7. My Fantasy (4:09)
  8. I've Got It Bad and That Ain't Good (4:23)

Credits

  • Harry Carney - primary artist, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Wendell Marshall - bass
  • Jimmy Hamilton - clarinet
  • Ralph Burns - conductor
  • David Stone Martin - cover
  • Louis Bellson - drums
  • Tony Miranda - french horn
  • Billy Bauer - guitar

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