1960's "The Many Angles of John Letman" showcases the trumpeter's technical prowess and improvisational skill on the Bethlehem Records label. The album features a quartet lineup, digging into familiar standards and originals.
- The album was recorded in two sessions: March 29 and April 2, 1960. It was released on June 8, 1960, by Bethlehem Records. The album features Letman on trumpet, John Foster on piano, James Fennell on drums, and Herbert Stewart on bass.
- The LP was released during a period of transition for jazz, with bebop giving way to newer styles. Letman's playing here reflects a deep grounding in the bebop tradition, even as the genre evolved.
- This album, "The Many Angles of John Letman," was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. It was produced by Creed Taylor, a prolific producer known for his work with jazz artists on labels like Verve and Impulse!.
John Letman was a trumpeter and bandleader, a fixture of the bebop and jazz scenes. In 1960, he was an established if not always prominent figure in the jazz world.
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