GIGI GRYCE QUARTET

Personnel:

Gigi Gryce (fl, cl, as, ts, bs) with Hank Jones (p), Milt Hinton (b), Osie Johnson (d)

Reference: FSRCD 1637

Prior to this album, saxophonist Gigi Gryce had never recorded on anything but his celebrated alto. We wanted to get on tape sounds and styles that have never been associated with him, said producer Jack Lazare. So, for the first time, Gryce recorded on flute, clarinet, tenor and baritone sax- in addition to alto, playing several of these instruments in the same tune through multiple tracking.

Gryce also provided his group with provocative arrangements of some well

known jazz standards and some originals. The rhythm section offers strong

support, with pianist Hank Jones contributing not only as pianist and composer, but also in doing much to make this challenging musical venture a successful one.

Tracklisting:

01. In A Sentimental Mood

02. Blues March

03. Sea Breeze

04. Bangoon

05. It Don't Mean A Thing

06. Cold Breeze

07. Rich And Creamy

08. My Ideal

09. Baba's Blues

10. Little Susan

11. Lullaby For Milkman

12. Somewhere

Recorded in New York City, 1958