Sweets is an album by American jazz trumpeter Harry Edison and His Orchestra recorded in 1956 and originally released on the Clef label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Clef Label Discography, accessed November 24, 2015Clef Records Catalog: 700, JATP, 1000, 4000, 2000 series accessed November 24, 2015Gallagher, B. Enciclopedia del Jazz: Harry Sweets Edison, accessed July 30, 2019
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating, "Sweets is one of the quintessential Edison albums showcasing the former Count Basie bandmember at the height of his abilities with a stellar ensemble of other Basie-ites".
Track listing All compositions by Harry Edison except as indicated "Hollering at the Watkins" - 3:37 "Used to Be Basie" - 6:01 "How Deep Is the Ocean?" (Irving Berlin) - 3:47 "Studio Call" - 8:11 "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) - 4:49 "Opus 711" - 5:08 Love Is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 3:23 "K.M. Blues" - 3:35 "Walkin' with Sweets" - 7:13
Personnel Harry Edison - trumpet Ben Webster - tenor saxophone Jimmy Rowles - piano Barney Kessel - guitar Joe Mondragon - bass Alvin Stoller - drums
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