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Some of the best early work by jazz guitarist Johnny Smith — featuring his group that included Stan Getz on tenor! The sides were recorded in the early 50s, when Smith was virtually pioneering the light touch on jazz guitar, a sound that was perfect for the breezy tone of Getz (Dusty Groove).

Track listing:

A1 Stars Fell On Alabama
A2 Sometimes I’m Happy
A3 Terry Theme From Limelight
A4 Nice Work If You Can Get It
B1 I’ll Be Around
B2 Cavu
B3 Yesterdays
B4 Cherokee

Personnel:

Bass – Arnold Fishkin (tracks: B2, B4), Bob Carter (2) (tracks: A2, A4), Eddie Safranski (tracks: A3)
Drums – Don Lamond (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B4)
Guitar – Johnny Smith
Piano – Joe Mooney (tracks: A3), Sanford Gold (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B4)
Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B4)

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Label: Royal Roost – RLP 413
Format: Vinyl, LP, 10″, Album
Country: US
Released: 1952