Bob Brookmeyer and Friends

Bob Brookmeyer and Friends is perhaps the most popular album by jazz trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. It features a number of influential musicians and was recorded for Columbia Records.

Reviewer Scott Yanow said that "the young rhythm section (pianist Herbie Hancock, vibraphonist Gary Burton, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Elvin Jones) uplifts what would have been a fairly conventional (although high quality) bop date."^[2]

The album was reissued on LP in 1980 and on CD in 2005.

Tracklisting

1. "Jive Hoot" (4:43)
2. "Misty" (5:15)
3. "The Wrinkle" (5:16)
4. "Bracket (4:58)
5. "Skylark" (5:01)
6. "Sometime Ago" (4:05)
7. "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" (5:03)
8. "Who Cares?" (7:04)
9. "Day Dream" (5:18)
10. "Time For Two" (3:37)
11. "Pretty Girl" (4:50)

Recorded in 1964. Track 9 - 11 is Previously Unissued

Personnel

• Bass - Ron Carter
• Drums - Elvin Jones
• Piano - Herbie Hancock
• Producer - Teo Macero
• Tenor Saxophone - Stan Getz
• Valve Trombone - Bob Brookmeyer
• Vibraphone - Gary Burton
• Vocal - Tony Bennett (on track 9 only)

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