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For Someone I Love is an album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring big band performances arranged by Melba Liston recorded in 1963 and released on the Riverside label.

“The main reasons for this CD reissue’s success are Melba Liston’s inventive and unpredictable arrangements for the brass orchestra. Vibraphonist Milt Jackson has nearly all the solos (although trumpeter Clark Terry, trombonist Quentin Jackson, Julius Watkins on French horn and Major Holley on tuba do make their presence known) and seems understandably inspired by the backup orchestra which consists of four or five trumpets, three trombones, three or four French horns, Holley’s tuba and a rhythm section. The well-conceived set (which includes such songs as “Days of Wine and Roses,” “Save Your Love for Me,” some Duke Ellington ballads and “Bossa Bags”) is consistently excellent, making this a highly recommended set.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic .

Track listing:
“Days of Wine and Roses” (Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer) – 4:25
“For Someone I Love (What’s Your Story)” – 6:04
“(What’s Your Story) Morning Glory” (Jack Lawrence, Paul Francis Webster, Mary Lou Williams) – 3:41
“Save Your Love for Me” (Buddy Johnson) – 4:21
“Extraordinary Blues” (Milt Jackson) – 4:15
“Flamingo” (Ted Grouya, Edmund Anderson) – 4:24
“Chelsea Bridge” (Billy Strayhorn) – 4:49
“Just Waiting” (Melba Liston) – 3:30
“Bossa Bags” (Milt Jackson) – 2:52

Recorded in New York City on March 18, 1963 (tracks 4-6 & 9) and August 5, 1963 (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8)

Personnel:
Milt Jackson – vibes
Bill Berry (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Dave Burns, Thad Jones (tracks 4-6 & 9), Clark Terry, Elmon Wright (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Snooky Young – trumpet
Jimmy Cleveland, Quentin Jackson, Tom McIntosh (tracks 4-6 & 9), John Rains (tracks 4-6 & 9), Willie Ruff (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8) – trombone
Ray Alonge, Paul Ingraham (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Bob Northern (tracks 4-6 & 9), Julius Watkins – French horn
Major Holley – tuba
Hank Jones (tracks 4-6 & 9), Jimmy Jones (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8) – piano
Richard Davis – bass
Connie Kay (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Charlie Persip (tracks 4-6 & 9) – drums
Melba Liston – arranger, conductor

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Released: 1963
Recorded: March 18 and August 5, 1963
Length: 37:49
Label: Riverside
Producer: Orrin Keepnews