An innovative and powerful sound that incorporates modern jazz idioms into big band music.
The cool saxophone section, exemplified by "Four Brothers," had a huge influence on later generations. Herman's leadership, always seeking new sounds, shines through.
A:
1)
That's Right
2)
Lemon Drop
3)
Early Autumn
4)
Keeper Of The Flame
5)
More Moon
6)
Not Really The Blues
7)
The Great Lie
B:
1)
Tenderly
2)
Lollypop
3)
Rhapsody In Wood
4)
Spain
5)
Music To Dance To
6)
The Nearness Of You
7)
Sonny Speaks
8)
Starlight Souvenirs
Tenor Saxophone - Stan Getz (A1 to A4)
Tenor Saxophone - Gene Ammons (A5 to A7, B1 to B3, )
Vibraphone - Milt Jackson (B4)
Trumpet - Neal Hefti (B4)
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals, Leader - Woody Herman
Trumpet - Rolf Ericson (B5 to B8)
Bass - Oscar Pettiford (A5 to A7, B1 to B3, )
Bass - Red Mitchell (B4 to B8)
Tenor Saxophone - Jimmy Giuffre (A5 to A7, B1 to B3, )