New York, N.Y. is an album by George Russell, originally released on Decca in either July or August 1959.
Recording and music
The album was recorded in 1958 and 1959. Vocalist Jon Hendricks links some of the orchestral performances.
Release and reception
New York, N.Y. was released by Decca Records in July or August 1959. The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states that "George Russell was one of the most forward-thinking composers and arrangers on the jazz scene during the 1950s, but his work was generally more appreciated by musicians than the jazz-buying public. New York, New York [sic] represents one of many high points in his career... In Rodgers & Hart's "Manhattan", Russell has the soloists playing over the orchestra's vamp, while he also creates an imaginative "East Side Medley" combining the standards "Autumn in New York" and "How About You." His original material is just as striking as his arrangements".
Track listing
All compositions by George Russell except as indicated
"Manhattan" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 10:34
"Big City Blues" - 11:40
Manhattan: "Rico" - 10:12
East Side Medley: "Autumn in New York"/"How About You?" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin)/(Ralph Freed, Burton Lane) - 8:01 "A Helluva Town" - 5:01
Personnel
George Russell – arranger, conductor
Art Farmer – trumpet
Doc Severinsen – trumpet
Ernie Royal – trumpet
Joe Wilder – trumpet
Joe Ferrante – trumpet
Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
Frank Rehak – trombone
Tom Mitchell – trombone
Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
Hal McKusick – alto saxophone
Phil Woods – alto saxophone
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
Al Cohn – tenor saxophone
Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
Sol Schlinger – baritone saxophone
Gene Allen – baritone saxophone
Bill Evans – piano
Barry Galbraith – guitar
George Duvivier – bass
Milt Hinton – bass
Charlie Persip – drums
Max Roach – drums
Don Lamond – drums
Al Epstein – percussion
Jon Hendricks – vocals
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References
1959 albums
George Russell (composer) albums
Decca Records albums
Albums conducted by George Russell (composer) Albums arranged by George Russell (composer)