This 1953 release showcases Rogers's unique compositional voice and arrangement style within the cool jazz idiom. It features a selection of his notable works from the period.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California. It was released by Capitol Records in July 1953. The sessions featured prominent West Coast jazz musicians of the era.
- This recording found Rogers further establishing himself as a significant composer and bandleader in the burgeoning cool jazz movement. It preceded his more ambitious large-ensemble works for the same label.
- The album is a prime example of the polished, often understated sound associated with West Coast jazz during the early 1950s. It highlights Rogers's melodic sensibilities and harmonic inventiveness.
Shorty Rogers was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger. He was a key figure in the West Coast cool jazz scene of the 1950s.
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