Wheelin' and Dealin'

by John Coltrane, Frank Wess, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins & Art Taylor

Wheelin' and Dealin' cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:05:53
  • Community rating: 3.23/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Gathering three distinct tenor saxophonists alongside a sturdy rhythm section, this blowing session acts as a comparative study of the era's primary reed styles. The contrasting approaches鈥攆rom Lester Young-inspired coolness to aggressive, searching hard bop鈥攃reate a vibrant, competitive interplay.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Things Ain't What They Used To Be (8:24)
  2. Wheelin' - Take 2 (11:20)
  3. Wheelin' - Take 1 (10:23)
  4. Robbins' Nest (15:31)
  5. Dealin' - Take 2 (10:13)
  6. Dealin' - Take 1 (9:59)

Credits

  • Sota Design - cover [cover cartoon]
  • Scott Townsend - illustration [background illustration]

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