Swingin' Machine

Swingin' Machine is an album by American pianist, vocalist and composer Mose Allison recorded for the Atlantic label in 1962.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 2 stars with its review by Eugene Chadbourne stating, "adding horns to Allison's band just doesn't work that well....All the vocal tracks here are fine... In all, an enjoyable album but a bit disappointing".

Track listing

All compositions by Mose Allison except as indicated

"Swingin' Machine" – 2:31
"Do It" – 4:33
"Stop This World" – 3:24
"Promenade" – 5:10
"If You're Goin' to the City" – 3:49
"Saritha" – 4:58
"I Ain't Got Nothin' but the Blues" – 3:56
"So Rare" – 5:02

Recorded at Atlantic Studios in NYC on November 8 and November 9, 1962

Personnel

Mose Allison – piano, vocals
Jimmy Knepper – trombone
Jim Reider – tenor saxophone
Addison Farmer – bass
Frankie Dunlop – drums