The Thinking Man's Trombone is an album by trombonist Al Grey released in 1960 on Argo Records.Edwards, D. and Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed April 24, 2017Fitzgerald, M. Argo/Cadet Records Listing accessed April 24, 2017Jazzlists: Argo/Cadet discography (LP 601 to LP 699) accessed April 24, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A boppish trombonist who was a master at using the plunger mute (crossing over into swing), Grey holds his own on this set ... Swinging and witty music".
Track listing "Salty Papa" (Al Grey) – 5:50 "Don't Cry Baby" (James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, Stella Unger) – 2:24 "Stranded" (Frank Foster) – 5:30 "Rompin'" (Foster) – 4:00 "King Bee" (Al Grey) – 6:14 "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young) – 2:32 "Al-amo" (Thad Jones) – 5:25 "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 2:24
Personnel Performers: Al Grey – trombone, bandleader Joe Newman – trumpet Benny Powell – trombone Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone Eddie Higgins – piano (tracks 1–7) Freddie Green – guitar (tracks 1–7) Ed Jones – bass (tracks 1–7) Sonny Payne – drums (tracks 1–7) Arrangers: Al Grey – arranger (tracks 1 & 5) Thad Jones – arranger (tracks 2 & 7) Frank Foster – arranger (tracks 3 & 4) Nat Pierce – arranger (track 6) Clare Fischer – arranger (track 8)
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