Big Band Specials
Big Band Specials is a 1962 album by June Christy, with tracks arranged by Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers and husband Bob Cooper.
Track listing
- “You Came a Long Way from St. Louis” - 2:16
- “Swingin’ On Nothin’” - 2:23
- “Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby” - 2:46
- “Prelude to a Kiss” - 3:54
- “Skyliner” - 3:01
- “A Night in Tunisia” - 2:50
- “It Don’t Mean a Thing” - 1:43
- “Frenesi” - 2:20
- “Stompin' at the Savoy” - 2:30
- “Goodbye” - 3:04
- “Time Was ” - 2:54
- “Until ” - 2:47
Musicians
- June Christy - vocals
- Conte Candoli - trumpet
- Lee Katzman - trumpet
- Al Porcino - trumpet
- Ray Triscari - trumpet
- Vern Friley - trombone
- Lew McCreary - trombone
- Frank Rosolino - trombone
- John Halliburton - trombone
- Dick Nash - trombone
- Kenny Shroyer - bass trombone
- Joe Maini - also saxophone
- Bud Shank - alto saxophone
- Charlie Kennedy - alto saxophone
- Bob Cooper - tenor saxophone
- Bill Perkins - tenor saxophone
- Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone
- Jimmy Rowles - piano
- Joe Mondragon - bass guitar
- Mel Lewis - drums
- Bob Cooper - arranger
- Shorty Rogers - arranger
- Bill Holman - arranger
Recorded Capitol Tower, Hollywood, 25 October 1962
Tracks 9, 10, 12
Recorded Capitol Tower, Hollywood, 5 November 1962
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 11
Recorded Capitol Tower, Hollywood, 19 November 1962