This is an original 1962 mono pressing of Clark Terry – Plays the Jazz Version of “All American”, released on the highly collectible Prestige Moodsville label (catalogue MVLP 26).
Clark Terry delivers a warm and swinging interpretation of the Broadway musical All American, supported by arrangements from the legendary Oliver Nelson, whose work with Impulse! and Prestige remains highly revered.
The lineup includes:
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Clark Terry – trumpet & flugelhorn
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Lester Robinson – trombone
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Eddie Costa – vibes
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Bob Brookmeyer (or other session names depending on version; Moodsville used top-tier sidemen)
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Art Davis – bass
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Dave Bailey – drums
Prestige Moodsville pressings are prized for their audiophile sound, mellow jazz repertoire, and distinctive green labels with the HIGH FIDELITY banner.
This title is especially desirable among Prestige collectors because it combines:
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A top-tier jazz soloist (Clark Terry)
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Arrangements by Oliver Nelson
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Early 1960s mono Prestige sound
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A relatively low-production Moodsville issue
A great addition for collectors of Prestige Records, Moodsville deep jazz pressings, early 60s trumpet, and Clark Terry discography.
