This 1956 session captures Green in a smoky, late-night club setting, navigating a program of standards and originals with his unmistakable tone. The ensemble playing is tight, though the focus remains squarely on Green's confident solos.
- The album was recorded on October 17, 1956.
- The release followed Green's 1955 album "The Hopkins Beat."
- The Original Jazz Classics label reissued this material decades after its initial release.
Bennie Green was an American trombonist who emerged in the bebop era, known for his fluent, blues-inflected improvisations. By 1956, Green had established himself as a vital voice in hard bop, contributing to numerous classic recordings.
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