by Urbie Green · Fresh Sounds Spain · CD · EAN 8427328604512
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«Septet & Octet» is the compilation album by Urbie Green, released in 2007 by Fresh Sounds Spain, on CD.
Compilation album bringing together recordings by Urbie Green made between 1953 and 1955, with the trombonist leading septet and octet line-ups. Accompanying musicians include Ruby Braff, Al Cohn, Oscar Pettiford and Sir Charles Thompson. The repertoire mixes swing and cool jazz, and includes the standard «Lullaby of Birdland» alongside original compositions.
The cover credits Med Flory, Frank Wess, Freddie Greene, Aaron Bell, Sam Staff, Osie Johnson and Doug Mettome as accompanists.
Record recommended for fans of swing and cool jazz from the mid-20th century.
