Johnny Lytle Trio – Moon Child

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Moon Child is the fourth album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1962 for the Jazzland label.

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating “Moon Child is a perfect example of how instrumental jazz can have commercial appeal without losing its integrity”.

Track listing:
All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

“Moonchild” – 4:39
“Work Song” (Nat Adderley) – 6:38
“The Nearness of You” (Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington) – 4:28
“The Moor Man” – 4:02
“A Taste of Honey” (Bobby Scott, Ric Marlow) – 4:36
“When My Dreamboat Comes Home” (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) – 4:32
“Moonlight In Vermont” (John Blackburn, Karl Suessdorf) – 4:27
“The House Of Winchester” – 4:19

Personnel:
Johnny Lytle – vibraphone
Milton Harris – organ
Steve Cooper – bass
William “Peppy” Hinnant – drums
Ray Barretto – congas

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Released: 1962
Recorded: July 5, 1962
New York City
Label: Jazzland
JLP 81
Producer: Orrin Keepnews