I had a request for more from the estimable and inescapable arranger Paul Weston, so here we have his
Melodies for a Sentimental Mood, from circa 1952.
These danceable, easy listening sides make a great contrast to the Elliott Carter sonatas I just presented, which may have many virtues, but certainly will not inspire you to roll up the rugs for a sock hop.
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One of the frustrations of records like this is that the excellent musicians are not identified. However, Weston did often work with a group of famous West Coast session hands, and other records he made for Columbia did specify the personnel, who included the following: Ziggy Elman, Clyde Hurley (tp) Joe Howard, Bill Schaefer (tb) Matty Matlock (cl) Babe Russin, Ted Nash, Eddie Miller (ts) Paul Smith (p) Barney Kessel, George Van Eps (g). The "Embraceable You" solo trumpet certainly sounds like Ziggy.
The sonics on this 10-inch LP are most vivid.
