Big Brass Explained

Big Brass is an album by trumpeter Benny Bailey featuring performances recorded in late 1960 and originally released on the Candid label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

Ken Dryden of Allmusic says, "Big Brass marks one of trumpeter Benny Bailey's earliest efforts as a leader, but it is also one of the best releases of his career. ...The entire session has a relaxed air, as if old friends got together to play some well-rehearsed material, so it is warmly recommended".

Track listing

1. "Hard Sock Dance" (Quincy Jones) - 5:47
2. "Alison" (Hale Smith) - 6:46
3. "Tipsy" (Oliver Nelson) - 6:54
4. "Please Say Yes" (Tom McIntosh) - 5:58
5. "A Kiss to Build a Dream On" (Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 8:03
6. "Maud's Mood" (Benny Bailey) - 6:25

Personnel

• Benny Bailey - trumpet
• Julius Watkins - French horn (tracks 1, 4 & 6)
• Phil Woods - alto saxophone, bass clarinet (tracks 1, 4 & 6)
• Les Spann - guitar, flute
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Buddy Catlett - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., Candid Records discography accessed October 19, 2015
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Candid.htm Jazzlists Candid Label Discography