| Brass Shout | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | May 14, 1959 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:26 | |||
| Label | United Artists UAL 4047 | |||
| Producer | Tom Wilson | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Brass Shout is an album by trumpeter Art Farmer, featuring a brass ensemble arranged and conducted by Benny Golson. Recorded in 1959, the album was originally released on the United Artists label. [2]
The album was recorded in Nola Studies in New York City. [3]
The Allmusic review stated: "Golson's well-crafted arrangements back Farmer's superb solos with flair". [1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented: "the arrangements are fairly laid-back and use the ensemble rather sparingly, leaving lots of space for the featured horns". [4]
All compositions by Benny Golson, except as indicated
The following played on most tracks:
The following replacements or additions played on the stated tracks:
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