Brass Shout

Brass Shout is an album by trumpeter Art Farmer, featuring a brass ensemble arranged and conducted by Benny Golson. Recorded in 1959, the album was originally released on the United Artists label.

Recording

The album was recorded in Nola Studies in New York City.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated: "Golson's well-crafted arrangements back Farmer's superb solos with flair". The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented: "the arrangements are fairly laid-back and use the ensemble rather sparingly, leaving lots of space for the featured horns".

Track listing

All compositions by Benny Golson, except as indicated

1. "Nica's Dream" (Horace Silver) – 5:55
2. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) – 5:08
3. "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) – 5:47
4. "April in Paris" (Vernon Duke, E. Y. Harburg) – 4:00
5. "Five Spot After Dark" – 4:52
6. "Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) – 3:50
7. "Minor Vamp" – 3:54

Personnel

Musicians

The following played on most tracks:

• Art Farmer, Lee Morgan, Ernie Royal – trumpet
• Julius Watkins – French horn
• Jimmy Cleveland, Curtis Fuller – trombone
• James Haughton – baritone horn
• Don Butterfield – tuba
• Percy Heath – bass
• Philly Joe Jones – drums
• Benny Golson – arranger and conductor

The following replacements or additions played on the stated tracks:

• Wayne Andre – trombone on track 4, replacing Cleveland; and on tracks 1, 2, 6, replacing Haughton
• Bob Northern – French horn on track 4, replacing Watkins
• Bobby Timmons – piano on track 3
• Elvin Jones – drums on tracks 1, 2, 6, replacing Philly Joe Jones

Production

• Tom Wilson – production
• Lew Merritt – recording engineering
• Hugh Bell – photography

References