The Thinking Man's Trombone
The Thinking Man's Trombone is an album by trombonist Al Grey released in 1960 on Argo Records.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A boppish trombonist who was a master at using the plunger mute, Grey holds his own on this set... Swinging and witty music".Track listing
- "Salty Papa" – 5:50
- "Don't Cry Baby" – 2:24
- "Stranded" – 5:30
- "Rompin'" – 4:00
- "King Bee" – 6:14
- "When I Fall in Love" – 2:32
- "Al-amo" – 5:25
- "Tenderly" – 2:24
Personnel
Performers:- Al Grey – trombone, bandleader
- Joe Newman – trumpet
- Benny Powell – trombone
- Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone
- Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
- Eddie Higgins – piano
- Freddie Green – guitar
- Ed Jones – bass
- Sonny Payne – drums