Album
Vermilion Sands

posted: 2024-02-29 Interpretations #2 Stan Getz Quintet

released: 1954
on label: Norgran
artist: Stan Getz
genre: Bebop
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Sublime early work from Stan – a lyrical genius even at this early point in his career! The album features a group that includes a very young Bob Brookmeyer on valve trombone, plus rhythm by Teddy Kotick, John Williams, and Frank Isola. Tracks are longish and easily swinging – and Getz’s tone, as always, makes the whole thing come together like magic! Titles include “Tangerine”, “Fascinatin’ Rhythm”, “Minor Blues”, and “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was”.