A jazz album featuring bossa nova arrangements of music from the musical West Side Story. Ten Leonard Bernstein compositions are adapted in a jazz/bossa style by saxophonist and arranger Bill Barron and his orchestra. Originally recorded in 1963 and released on the Dauntless label.
1 - Something’s Coming – 3:15
2 - One Hand, One Heart – 3:29
3 - Gee, Officer Krupke – 4:00
4 - Cool – 3:57
5 - Maria – 2:20
6 - Tonight – 3:22
7 - America – 3:33
8 - I Feel Pretty – 3:44
9 - Jet Song – 3:20
10 - Somewhere – 3:55
Credits:
Bill Barron – tenor saxophone, leader, arranger
Willie Thomas – trumpet
Kenny Barron – piano (some tracks)
Steve Kuhn – piano (other tracks)
Kenny Burrell – guitar (some tracks)
Skeeter Best – guitar (other tracks)
Henry Grimes – bass
Charlie Persip – drums
José Soares – percussion
Label: Dauntless (/ Audio Fidelity)
Release year: 1963
Recording dates: March 24, 27 & 28, 1963
Format: Studio jazz album, 10 tracks, ~35 minutes
Genre: Jazz / Bossa Nova
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