CLARK TERRY - Swahili (1955-2006) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

With the exception of three songs cut as V-Discs in 1947, this set contains flugelhornist Clark Terry's first recordings as a leader. Joined by trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, baritonist Cecil Payne, pianist Horace Silver, Oscar Pettiford on cello, bassist Wendell Marshall, and drummer Art Blakey, Terry performs eight obscure songs that are arranged quite expertly by Quincy Jones. Terry sounds much more influenced by Dizzy Gillespie than he would in just a couple of years, but his good-humored musical personality and control of his horn were already obvious. With Pettiford offering occasional cello solos (in addition to playing second bass) and Cleveland in top form, this is an LP long overdue to be reissued on CD. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Swahili 6'07
Quincy Jones
2     Double Play 3'33
Quincy Jones
3     Slow Boat 4'28
Clark Terry
4     Co-Op 3'45
Clark Terry
5     Kitten 5'35
Clark Terry
6     The Countess 6'42
Freddie Green / Clark Terry
7     Tuma 3'06
Quincy Jones
8     Chuckles 4'19
Clark Terry
9     Bohemia After Dark 3'51
Oscar Pettiford
10     I Get a Kick out of You 4'31
Cole Porter
11     Blues in My Room 6'11
Jimmy Hamilton
12     I Can't Give You Anything But Love 4'38
Jimmy McHugh & Dorothy Fields
13     Chuckles 2'43
Clark Terry
14     Blues for Clarinet 4'00
Jimmy Hamilton
15     Solitude 5'24
Duke Ellington
16     What Am I Here For 4'41
Duke Ellington
Credits :
Arranged By – Quincy Jones (pistas: 1-8)
Bass – Oscar Pettiford (pistas: 9-16), W. Marshall (pistas: 1, 3 & 6)
Cello, Bass – O. Pettiford (pistas: 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8)
Clarinet – Jimmy Hamilton (pistas: 9-16)
Drums – A. Blakey (pistas: 1-8), Osie Johnson (pistas: 9-16)
Guitar – Barry Galbraith (pistas: 9-16)
Piano – Horace Silver (pistas: 1-8)
Rhythm Guitar – Sidney Gross (pistas: 9-16)
Saxophone [Baritone] – Cecil Payne (pistas: 1-8)
Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland (pistas: 1-8)
Trumpet – Clark Terry