Bones for the King

Bones for the King is an album by trombonist Dicky Wells which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Felsted label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states: "There is some good swing-based music to be heard throughout this album but nothing essential occurs".

Track listing

All compositions by Dicky Wells except where noted.

"Bones for the King" – 6:36
"Sweet Daddy Spo-de-o" – 7:26
"You Took My Heart" – 6:01
"Hello Smack!" – 6:20
"Come and Get It" – 8:04
"Stan's Dance" – 6:35

Personnel

Dicky Wells – trombone
Buck Clayton – trumpet
Vic Dickenson, George Matthews, Benny Morton – trombone
Rudy Rutherford – clarinet, baritone saxophone
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Skip Hall – piano, organ
Everett Barksdale – guitar
Major Holley – bass
Jo Jones – drums