Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra
Recorded NYC, New York, 1948
Hep Records LP Hep17
Tracks:
SIDE ONE
Anthropology
Baia
Arab Dance
Royal Garden Blues
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Sometimes I’m Happy (G. Mulligan arranger)
September Song
Godchild (G. Mulligan arranger)
SIDE TWO
Robbin’s Nest
I Don’t Know Why
The Song Is You
April in Paris
La Paloma
Loverman
Elevation (G. Mulligan composer/arranger)
Personnel:
Piano: Claude Thornhill
Trumpet: Emil Terry, Louis Mucci, Eddie Zandy
Trombone: Johnny Torick, Allan Langstaff
French Horn: Walter Weschler, Sandford ’Sandy’ Siegelstein
Tuba: Bill Barber
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone: Danny Polo, Lee Konitz
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone: Myron ’Mickey’ Folus, Jerry Sanfino
Baritone and Tenor Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan
Guitar: Barry Galbraith
Bass: Russ ’Savakus’ Saunders
Drums: Billy Exiner
Arrangers: Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Claude Thornhill, Charlie Naylor, Andy Phillips, Eddie Herzog
