2 LPs ON 1 CD

Many musicians on the ‘50s Chicago scene felt that Sandy Mosse (1929-1983) was among the most eloquent tenor men in jazz. But recognition and opportunity were lacking until, finally, in 1956 he signed with Argo Records. The first product of this association was “Chicago Scene”, featuring sessions where Mosse joined such Chicago luminaires as Ira Shulman and Eddie Baker. This reissue also includes “Relaxin’ with Mosse”, his only album as a leader, recorded in 1958. It gave him the chance to be heard with an accomplished young quartet that included pianist Junior Mance, and with a string section background. In both settings Mosse showed his considerable potential and forceful approach, and though he admired many musicians, one was his idol. “Al Cohn is the epitome of tenor players,” he said. - Fresh Sound Records

PERSONNEL:

[1-5] CHICAGO SCENE (Argo LP 609)

SANDY MOSSE, tenor sax
EDDIE BAKER, piano
JIMMY GOURLEY, guitar
LEROY JACKSON, bass
DORRELL ANDERSON, drums
IRA SCHULMAN, second tenor sax on track 4
DAVE MULHOLLAND, trumpet on track 4
Universal Studios, Chicago, July 6, 1956

[6-8] & [17-21] SANDIE MOSSE - RELAXIN' (Argo LP 639)

SANDY MOSSE, tenor sax
JUNIOR MANCE, piano
BOB CRANSHAW, bass
MARTY CLAUSEN, drums
Universal Studios, Chicago, September 5, 1958

[9-16]: CY TOUFF QUINTET featuring SANDY MOSSE

CY TOUFF, bass trumpet
SANDY MOSSE, tenor sax
EDDIE HIGGINS, piano
BOB CRANSHAW, bass
MARTY CLAUSEN, drums
Universal Studios, Chicago, August 28 & 29, 1958.

[17-21]: SANDY MOSSE QUARTET & BILL McCREA’S STRINGS

SANDY MOSSE, tenor sax
EDDIE HIGGINS, piano
ART TABACHNIK, CARL RACINE, GEORGE PALERMO, violin
HAROLD KUPPER, viola
HARRY WAGMAN, cello
BOB CRANSHAW, bass
MARTY CLAUSEN, drums
BILL McRAE, arrander & conductor
Universal Studios, Chicago, October 13, 1958

TRACKS:

01. Straight Life
02. Let’s Get Away from It All
03. Clara’s Blues
04. Dee’s Delight
05. Let’s Go
06. Fools Rush In
07. I’m Old Fashioned
08. Birks Works
09. Soulsville
10. Cyril’s Dream
11. How Long Has This Been Going On
12. Kissin’ Cousins
13. Keeping Out of Mischief Now
14. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
15. Lamp Is Low
16. Tough Touff
17. Stella by Starlight
18. Love Is for the Very Young
19. Speak Low
20. My Man’s Gone Now
21. Cocoanut Sweet

Total time: 78:00 min.