Brass Shout
Brass Shout is an album by trumpeter Art Farmer, featuring a brass ensemble arranged and conducted by Benny Golson. Recorded in 1959, the album was originally released on the United Artists label.
Recording
The album was recorded in Nola Studies in New York City.Reception
The Allmusic review stated: "Golson's well-crafted arrangements back Farmer's superb solos with flair". The [Penguin Guide to Jazz] commented: "the arrangements are fairly laid-back and use the ensemble rather sparingly, leaving lots of space for the featured horns".Track listing
All compositions by Benny Golson, except as indicated- "Nica's Dream" – 5:55
- "Autumn Leaves" – 5:08
- "Moanin'" – 5:47
- "April in Paris" – 4:00
- "Five Spot After Dark" – 4:52
- "Stella by Starlight" – 3:50
- "Minor Vamp" – 3:54
Personnel
Musicians
The following played on most tracks:- Art Farmer, Lee Morgan, Ernie Royal – trumpet
- Julius Watkins – French horn
- Jimmy Cleveland, Curtis Fuller – trombone
- James Haughton – baritone horn
- Don Butterfield – tuba
- Percy Heath – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
- Benny Golson – arranger and conductor
- Wayne Andre – trombone on track 4, replacing Cleveland; and on tracks 1, 2, 6, replacing Haughton
- Bob Northern – French horn on track 4, replacing Watkins
- Bobby Timmons – piano on track 3
- Elvin Jones – drums on tracks 1, 2, 6, replacing Philly Joe Jones
Production
- Tom Wilson – production
- Lew Merritt – recording engineering
- Hugh Bell – photography