1956's "Martians Come Back!" captures Shorty Rogers & His Giants in a moment of playful, thematic exploration within the cool jazz framework. The album's concept, while whimsical, is executed with the crisp arrangements and sharp soloing characteristic of the era's West Coast sound.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles between January and February 1956.
- "Martians Come Back!" reached number 15 on Billboard's jazz albums chart.
- The title track, "Martians Come Back!", is an original composition by Shorty Rogers.
Shorty Rogers was a West Coast jazz trumpeter and composer, best known for his work in cool jazz and bebop. In 1956, he was a leading figure in the West Coast jazz scene, recently having released several influential albums.
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