Dancing the Big Twist
Dancing the Big Twist is an album by pianist Ray Bryant released on Columbia Records in 1961 to capitalise on the Twist dance craze.
Reception
The Allmusic review stated "This session will appeal to those who favor Bryant's dance hit of the era, 'Madison Time'".Track listing
- "Twist City" – 5:45
- "Just a Little Bit of Twist" – 2:46
- "Big Susie" – 5:22
- "Twist On" – 4:46
- "Twistin' on a Cat's Paw" – 5:00
- "Mo-Lasses" – 5:15
- "Fast Twist" – 2:15
- "Do That Twist " – 5:31
- Recorded at Columbia Records, 30th Street Studio, NYC., on December 27, 1960, October 23, 1961 and October 26, 1961
Personnel
- Ray Bryant – piano
- Harry Edison, Pat Jenkins, Joe Newman – trumpet
- Matthew Gee – trombone
- Ben Richardson – baritone saxophone
- Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
- Bill Lee, Jimmy Rowser – bass
- Gus Johnson, Mickey Roker – drums
- Ray Barretto – congas
- Don Covay – vocals