CLARK TERRY & HIS FRIENDS - What Makes Sammy Swing! (1964) lp | MONO | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This obscure 1963 studio session led by Clark Terry features the music from Ervin Drake's Broadway show What Makes Sammy Run, with arrangements by Pat Williams, but the real attraction to it is the cast of musicians. In addition to the always enjoyable trumpeter, Phil Woods, Urbie Green, Seldon Powell, Dave McKenna, George Duvivier, and Mel Lewis are present. "The Friendliest Thing" is a rare opportunity to hear Woods on flute, joining Terry's muted horn for this easygoing reworking of the chord changes to "Tea for Two." The swinging "Humble" showcases the leader on open horn, while Woods' matchless alto sax is center stage in the bossa nova "Maybe Some Other Time." While the music on this disc may be unfamiliar to the vast majority of jazz fans, the strong melodies and outstanding efforts of the players make this long out of print record, which was last available as a French import LP in the 1970s, worth acquiring. Ken Dryden
Tracklist:
1     A Room Without Windows 2'36
Ervin Drake
2     You're No Good 2'54
Ervin Drake
3     My Home Town 2'34
Ervin Drake
4     A New Pair of Shoes 2'21
Ervin Drake
5     The Friendliest Thing 3'16
Ervin Drake
6     Humble 3'05
Ervin Drake
7     Maybe Some Other Time 3'24
Ervin Drake
8     Something to Live For 4'02
Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn
9     Bachelor Gal 2'20
Ervin Drake
10     Some Days Everything Goes Wrong 3'28
Ervin Drake
Credits  
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Clarinet, Flute – Phil Woods
Arranged By – Pat Williams
Bass – George Duvivier
Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone [Tenor Baritone] – Seldon Powell
Drums – Mel Lewis
Piano – Dave McKenna
Trombone – Urbie Green
Trumpet – Clark Terry