The Swinger is an album by trumpeter Harry Edison which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Verve label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn stated "Both torrid and mellow – this is striking Edison".

The Swinger (album)

Track listing

All compositions by Harry Edison except where noted. "Pussy Willow" – 7:30 "The Very Thought of You" (Ray Noble) – 6:03 "Nasty" – 4:53 "The Strollers" – 6:52 "Sunday" (Chester Conn, Jule Styne, Bennie Krueger, Ned Miller) – 6:53 "Fair Ground" – 4:53

The Swinger (album)

Personnel

Harry Edison – trumpet

Jimmy Forrest – tenor saxophone

Jimmy Jones – piano

Freddie Green – guitar

Joe Benjamin – bass

Charlie Persip – drums

References

1958 albums

Harry Edison albums

Verve Records albums

Albums produced by Norman Granz

The Swinger (album)