The Thinking Man's Trombone

The Thinking Man's Trombone is an album by trombonist Al Grey released in 1960 on Argo Records.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A boppish trombonist who was a master at using the plunger mute (crossing over into swing), Grey holds his own on this set ... Swinging and witty music".

Track listing

1. "Salty Papa" (Al Grey) – 5:50
2. "Don't Cry Baby" (James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, Stella Unger) – 2:24
3. "Stranded" (Frank Foster) – 5:30
4. "Rompin'" (Foster) – 4:00
5. "King Bee" (Al Grey) – 6:14
6. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young) – 2:32
7. "Al-amo" (Thad Jones) – 5:25
8. "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 2:24

Personnel

Performers:

• Al Grey – trombone, bandleader
• Joe Newman – trumpet
• Benny Powell – trombone
• Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone
• Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
• Eddie Higgins – piano (tracks 1–7)
• Freddie Green – guitar (tracks 1–7)
• Ed Jones – bass (tracks 1–7)
• Sonny Payne – drums (tracks 1–7)

Arrangers:

• Al Grey – arranger (tracks 1 & 5)
• Thad Jones – arranger (tracks 2 & 7)
• Frank Foster – arranger (tracks 3 & 4)
• Nat Pierce – arranger (track 6)
• Clare Fischer – arranger (track 8)

References

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