This 1954 recording captures Rogers in a transitional period, moving from his big band arrangements towards a more concise small-group format. The album showcases his melodic gifts and sophisticated harmonic language.
- Recorded in Los Angeles on September 27, 1954.
- Features a notable lineup of West Coast jazz musicians.
- The album was released on RCA Victor, a major label for jazz at the time.
Shorty Rogers was a West Coast jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger. He was a key figure in the cool jazz movement of the 1950s.
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