Swingin on the Town [Limited Edition]

Roy Eldridge, Ronnie Ball | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 27, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000JNP4
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,338 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Roy's Joy, July 26, 2000

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William Faust (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swingin on the Town (Audio CD)

This isn't my favorite Roy Eldridge recording as a leader but if you like Roy and favor him in a small group setting in the peak years of his career, this disc should be in your collection. From 1960, this gem from the Verve vaults has Roy in a small ensemble setting swingin' on both up-tempo standards and giving his interpretation of a few calssic ballads including Erroll Garner's Misty. He's backed by a rather obscure rhythm section but they hold their own and give Roy lots of room to blow. More quality jazz from one of the most overshadowed trumpeters of the swing era. Highly recommended.