Ten Gallon Shuffle is the first recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin (following 13 previous releases by the Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band). The composition Ten Gallon Shuffle was originally commissioned by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity for the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra.
Track listing All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi: LP side A "Ten Gallon Shuffle" – 5:14 "Fading Beauty" – 7:22 "Jamming at Carnegie Hall" – 9:51 LP side B "Blue Dream" – 15:57 "Happy Hoofer" – 8:35
Personnel Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute Walt Weiskopf – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet Frank Wess – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet Ed Xiques – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet Joe Mosello – trumpet John Eckert – trumpet Brian Lynch – trumpet Chris Albert – trumpet Hart Smith – trombone Chris Seiter – trombone Conrad Herwig – trombone Phil Teele – bass trombone Mike Formanek – bass Scott Robinson – drums
References / External Links Victor (Japan) Records (Baystate) RVC RJL 8098 Ascent Records ASC 1004 [ Allmusic]