New York, New York (1958)

About this title: George Russell was one of the most forward-thinking composers and arrangers on the jazz scene during the 1950s, but his work was generally more appreciated by musicians than the jazz-buying public. New York, New York represents one of many high points in his career. He assembled an all-star orchestra, including pianist Bill Evans (a frequent participant on Russell's recordings), Art Farmer, Bob Brookmeyer, John Coltrane, and Milt Hinton, among others. In Rodgers & Hart's "Manhattan," Russell has the soloists playing over the orchestra's vamp, while he also creates an imaginative "East Side ... read more

Tracks:

1. Manhattan [Rodgers/Hart]
2. Big City Blues [Russell]
3. Manhattan: Rico [Russell]
4. East Side Medley: Autumn in New York/How About You [Duke/Lane/Freed]
5. A Helluva Town [Russell]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.