A rare mid 50s collaboration between pianist Andre Previn and trumpeter
Shorty Rogers – an instrumental collaboration between the pair – one that's mostly set up in the mode of
Rogers style of the time with his Giants group – but which also really sparkles tremendously with the addition of Previn's brightly-colored piano lines! We'd honestly never thought that highly of Andre's work until hearing this set – and his presence here really adds a new dimension to the
Shorty Rogers groove of the 50s – a set of tones that spring out wonderfully, and really illuminate the set! Other players include Bud Shank, Milt Bernhart, Jimmy Giuffre, and Bob Cooper – on 13 titles that include "It's Delovely", "Heat Wave", "40 Below", "Claudia", "General Cluster", "Everything I've Got", "Call For Cole", and "Lullaby Of Birdland".
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some ringwear, yellowing from age, and light stained spots near the spine, mostly in back.)