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Wilbur De Paris‘s Plays Cole Porter is a delightful tribute to one of America’s greatest composers. De Paris, known for his vibrant jazz style and rich trombone sound, breathes new life into Porter’s timeless classics. The album beautifully balances the playful and sophisticated tones of Porter’s music, showcasing De Paris’s skillful arrangements and tight ensemble work.

Track listing:

A1 It’s All Right With Me 3:13
A2 Begin The Beguine 4:14
A3 Wunderbar 4:23
A4 Love For Sale 3:18
A5 You Do Something To Me 3:23
B1 Anything Goes 2:58
B2 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 3:38
B3 I Get A Kick Out Of You 3:32
B4 Easy To Love 2:18
B5 It’s All Right With Me 4:32

Personnel:
Banjo – Lee Blair
Bass – Bennie Moten (tracks: A3, A4, B1 to B5), Hayes Alvis (tracks: A1, A2, A5)
Clarinet – Omer Simeon
Cornet – Sidney De Paris
Drums, Harmonica – Wilbert Kirk
Piano – Sonny White
Trombone [Slide], Valve Trombone – Wilbur De Paris
Trumpet – Doc Cheatham (tracks: A1, A2, A5 to B5)
Written-By – Cole Porter

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Label: Atlantic – 1288
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Black label
Country: US
Released: 1958