Woody Herman–1963

Reception

Ken Dryden reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that "While this is hardly "the Swingin'est Big Band Ever," as hyped...this 1963 edition of Woody Herman's big band is a strong one, with an emphasis on well-constructed blues charts. The only letdown of the date is Herman's throwaway vocal chorus in Chase's "Camel Walk," which follows the leader's potent clarinet solo". Dryden praised Sal Nistico's performance on "Sister Sadie" and Phil Wilson's solo on "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and "It's a Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around)".

Track listing

1. "Mo-Lasses" (Joe Newman) - 6:45
2. "Blues for J.P." (Horace Parlan) - 3:33
3. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) - 4:21
4. "Tunin' In" (Nat Pierce) - 4:20
5. "Sister Sadie" (Horace Silver) - 3:30
6. "Sig Ep" (Jack Gale) - 3:53
7. "It's a Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around)" (Charles Kisco, Harry Tobias, Egbert Van Alstyne) - 3:05
8. " Camel Walk" (Bill Chase) - 8:14

Personnel

Production