This 1990 Columbia Jazz Masterpieces CD reissue compiled material from Eldridge's 1950s recordings for the label, showcasing his virtuosic trumpet playing and distinctive vocals.
- The album was recorded in New York City in 1950 and 1951.
- The reissue includes liner notes by jazz critic Gary Giddins.
- This release arrived late in Eldridge's career, after a period of reduced activity due to health issues.
Roy Eldridge was a trumpeter and vocalist, a primary influence on bebop and a key figure in jazz from the swing era onwards. He was one of the first great jazz soloists to play the trumpet with a strong, clear tone and a sophisticated harmonic sense.
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