Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds

Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds is an album by saxophonist Stan Getz, recorded at five sessions between 1953 and 1955 which was released on the Verve label in 1957.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars.

Track listing

"Of Thee I Sing" - 4:07
"A Handful of Stars" - 3:17
"Love Is Here to Stay" - 3:22
"Serenade in Blue" - 3:51
"Flamingo" - 7:30
"Blue Bells" - 7:09
"Roundup Time" - 7:05
"Nobody Else But Me" - 3:33
"Down by the Sycamore Tree" - 3:02
"Rustic Hop" - 3:45

Recorded in New York City on April 16, 1953 and January 31, 1955, and in Los Angeles, California, on January 23, 1954 and November 9, 1954 and at Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, California, on August 19, 1955.

Personnel

Stan Getz - tenor saxophone
Tony Fruscella - trumpet
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
Lou Levy, Jimmy Rowles, John Williams - piano
Bill Anthony, Bill Crow, Leroy Vinnegar, Bob Whitlock - bass
Frank Isola, Al Levitt, Shelly Manne, Max Roach - drums