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While At Birdland

CD (Item 202934) Bethlehem/Solid (Japan), 1957 — Condition: Used
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One of two albums cut for Bethlehem by the Pat Moran Quartet – a groovy little combo that harmonized vocally while they were grooving on their instruments! The group's led by Pat on piano and lead vocals – and singer Bev Kelly is also with the group – and this album features additional backings by Nat Pierce, with players that include Anthony Ortega and Sam Most on reeds – fleshing the sound out nicely from some of the group's other work. The four part harmony mode is in the Hi-Los mode, but the twist is that it's half-male, half-female – making for a lighter sound. Tracks include "I'll Be Around", "Jordu", "Have You Met Miss Jones", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", and "Mother Macree".  © 1996-2025, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(2012 Japanese pressing – still sealed with obi! Shrink has a sticker remnant and a small tear.)

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