This 1952 album captures Shorty Rogers and His Giants at a key moment in their development, showcasing their evolving sound within the cool jazz scene.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles.
- It was released on the short-lived but influential Capitol Records subsidiary, The Restoration Project.
- This release is considered a prime example of the West Coast jazz sound.
Shorty Rogers and His Giants were a West Coast jazz group known for their work in cool jazz and bebop. The group was a vehicle for the trumpeter and composer Shorty Rogers, who led them through a series of influential recordings in the 1950s.
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