Songs for Swingers

Songs for Swingers is an album by trumpeter Buck Clayton which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Columbia label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "Everyone is in fine form on four of Clayton's originals and four swing standards. Even though these middle-aged musicians were thought of by some as being a bit passé, they were all actually still in their musical prime at the time and were enthusiastic about their brand of small-group swing".

Track listing

All compositions by Buck Clayton except where noted.

"Swinging at the Copper Rail" – 3:28
"Outer Drive" – 4:46
"Swingin' Along Broadway" – 6:46
"Night Train" – 6:46
"Mean to Me" – 6:14
"Buckini" – 5:24
"Moonglow" – 6:53
"Sunday" – 5:15

Personnel

Buck Clayton, Emmett Berry – trumpet
Dicky Wells – trombone
Earle Warren – alto saxophone, clarinet
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
Al Williams – piano
Gene Ramey – bass
Herbie Lovelle – drums