Credits:

Oscar Pettiford,Art Farmer,Jimmy Cleveland,Julius Watkins,Gigi Gryce,Lucky Thompson,Jerome Richardson,Tommy Flanagan,Gus Johnson

Description:

Two ambitious albums by modern bass pioneer Oscar Pettiford, coupled with his own orchestra, are driven by a unique instrumentation that includes two French horns and a harp. The band's sharpness is tremendous. Art Farmer, Tommy Flanagan, Gigi Grice, and others participated. ＜Oscar Pettiford (b, cello), Art Farmer (tp), Jimmy Cleveland (tb), Julius Watkins (Frh), Gigi Grice (as, arr), Lucky Thompson (ts, arr), Jerome Richardson (fl), Tommy Flanagan(p) Gus Johnson(ds), others ★ Recorded June 11, 12, 19, 1956, August 23, 30, September 6, 1957 in New York City ABC → Universal