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Veteran swing trumpeter Snooky Young’s second session as a leader finds him co-leading the date with altoist Marshall Royal. Backed by a very supportive rhythm section (pianist Ross Tompkins, rhythm guitarist Freddie Green, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Louie Bellson), the impressive frontline plays pleasing and melodic solos that occasionally get a little heated. Guest vocalist Scat Man Crothers sings his “Mean Dog Blues”; there are recent originals by Ray Brown and Tom Peterson, along with a three-song ballad medley, and the sextet romps on “I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart,” “Limehouse Blues” and “Should I.” Subtle and tasteful music (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing:

A1 I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart 5:34
A2 Mean Dog Blues 3:54
A3 Cederay 5:25
A4 Limehouse Blues 4:49
B1 Cherry 5:04
Medley 6:55
B2a You’ve Changed
B2b I’m Confessin’
B2c Come Sunday
B3 Catch A Star 5:21
B4 Should I 4:4

Personnel:

Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Louie Bellson
Guitar – Freddie Green
Piano – Ross Tompkins
Saxophone – Marshal Royal
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Snooky Young
Vocals – Scat Man Crothers

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Label: Concord Jazz – CJ-55
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978