The Pretty Sound
The Pretty Sound is an album led by jazz trumpeter Joe Wilder recorded in 1959 and first released on the Columbia label.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Wade Kergan stated: "Wilder is joined by Urbie Green, Hank Jones, Jerome Richardson, and Herbie Mann on Pretty Sound of Joe Wilder, which lives up to its name on a tasteful selection of ballads and standards".Track listing
- "Harbor Lights" – 3:39
- "I Hear Music" – 3:21
- "It's So Peaceful in the Country" – 5:02
- "Autumn in [New York (song)|Autumn in New York]" – 5:03
- "Guys and Dolls" – 4:17
- "Blue Moon" – 4:14
- "Caravan" – 4:49
- "Greensleeves" – 3:30
- "The [Boy Next Door (song)|The Boy Next Door]" – 3:22
- "Lullabye" – 3:03
Personnel
- Joe Wilder – trumpet
- Urbie Green – trombone
- Herbie Mann – flute
- Phil Bodner – English horn, flute, clarinet, saxophone,
- Jerome Richardson – clarinet, saxophone
- Jerry Sanfino – flute, clarinet, saxophone
- Hank Jones – piano
- Al Cassamenti – guitar
- George Duvivier – bass
- Milt Hinton – bass
- John Cresci Jr. – drums
- Osie Johnson – drums
- Don Lamond – drums
- Mike Colicchio – arranger