Tuba Sounds

by Ray Draper Quintet

Tuba Sounds cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1957
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:16
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

At just sixteen years old, the leader introduces the tuba as a viable frontline instrument in a modern small-group setting. Featuring John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, the unconventional timbral pairing creates a surprisingly agile and deeply resonant approach to complex bop changes.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, technical, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Terry Anne (6:39)
  2. You're My Thrill (6:48)
  3. Pivot (5:13)
  4. Jackie's Dolly (4:54)
  5. Mimi's Interlude (8:14)
  6. House Of Davis (5:28)

Credits

  • The Ray Draper Quintet - primary artist
  • Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
  • Spanky DeBrest - bass
  • Ben Dixon - drums
  • Mal Waldron - piano, written-by
  • Ira Gitler - sleeve notes
  • Bob Weinstock - supervised by
  • Webster Young - trumpet, written-by

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