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Gene Quill led very few dates of his own during his career, but these two sessions made for Roost feature the alto saxophonist in an unusual setting with a trio of trombonists (Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, and Jim Dahl) and a rhythm section consisting of drummer Charlie Persip, bassist Whitey Mitchell, and either Nat Pierce or Hank Jones on piano. Quill, who sounds very similar to frequent musical partner Phil Woods (though he is a bit more laid-back), is obviously stimulated by both groups, while the solo baton is passed around a good bit with no one being left out. Highlights include the sauntering take of Horace Silver’s “The Preacher,” a lively arrangement of Thad Jones’ “Three and One,” and a swinging interpretation of Duke Ellington’s “In a Mellotone.” (KenDryden/AllMusic).

Gene Quill - 3 Bones And A Quill - Roost - LP-2229, Royal Roost - LP-2229

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Track listing:

A1 The Preacher 4:55
A2 Wa Hoo 3:56
A3 What’s My Name 4:05
A4 Three And One 3:40
B1 Look Ma No Hands 5:30
B2 Little Beaver 6:12
B3 In A Mellotone 5:57

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Gene Quill
Bass – Whitey Mitchell
Drums – Charlie Persip
Piano – Hank Jones, Nat Pierce
Trombone – Frank Rehak, Jim Dahl, Jimmy Cleveland

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Label: Vogue Records
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1959