Woody Herman–1963


Woody Herman–1963 is a 1962 studio album by Woody Herman and his big band. The album peaked at 136 on the Billboard 200.

Reception

Ken Dryden reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that "While this is hardly "the Swingin'est Big Band Ever," as hyped...this 1963 edition of Woody Herman's big band is a strong one, with an emphasis on well-constructed blues charts. The only letdown of the date is Herman's throwaway vocal chorus in Chase's "Camel Walk," which follows the leader's potent clarinet solo". Dryden praised Sal Nistico's performance on "Sister Sadie" and Phil Wilson's solo on "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and "It's a Lonesome Old Town ".

Track listing

  1. "Mo-Lasses" - 6:45
  2. "Blues for J.P." - 3:33
  3. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" - 4:21
  4. "Tunin' In" - 4:20
  5. "Sister Sadie" - 3:30
  6. "Sig Ep" - 3:53
  7. "It's a Lonesome Old Town " - 3:05
  8. " Camel Walk" - 8:14

Personnel

Production