Tony Fruscella (6, 7) Trumpet />
Jimmy Rowles (8, 9) Piano
Bob Whitlock (8, 9) Bass
Max Roach (8, 9) Drums
Bill Crow (10) Bass
Alan Levitt (10) Drums
Recorded in the mid-Fifties in Hollywood and New York, this collection captures the master tenor saxophonist at the peak of his powers, accompanied by Bob Brookmeyer, Shelly Manne, Max Roach, Jimmy Rowles, and others.
Original recordings produced by Norman Granz
Tracks 1-4 recorded August 19, 1955 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood; track 5 recorded November 9, 1954 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood; tracks 6 and 7 recorded January 31, 1955 at Fine Sound, New York City; tracks 8 and 9 recorded January 23, 1954 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood; track 10 recorded May 16, 1953 in New York City
