Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges - Side By Side (Test Pressing)
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Unsealed vinyl
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TEST PRESSING
Test pressings are the first copies (typically 5 to 10) of a record that are pressed from the metal stampers to assess the quality of the pressed records. They are usually sent to artists, producers, record labels, and other key stakeholders for approval. These test pressings are usually devoid of artwork, labels, or any other decorative elements, focusing solely on the audio quality. Made while the stampers are fresh, they would sound better and are often considered valuable by collectors.
Test pressing - Rarity - Unsealed
Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone
Duke Ellington – piano (A1-2, B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Duke Ellington]
Ben Webster – tenor saxophone (B1, C1-D3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Ben Webster]
Jo Jones – drums
Harry "Sweets" Edison – trumpet (A1-2, B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Harry Sweets Edison]
Les Spann – flute (B2), guitar (A1-2, B2)
Al Hall – bass (A1-2, B2,
Roy Eldridge – trumpet (B1, C1-D3)
Lawrence Brown – trombone (B1, C1-D3)
Billy Strayhorn – piano (B1, C1-D3)
Wendell Marshall – bass (B1, C1-D3)
Written by Ellington (A1,A4, B3), Williams (A2), Waller (A2), Hamilton (A3), DeSylva (B1), Brown (B1), Henderson (B1), Arlen (B2), Koehler (B2), Hodges (B3-B5)
1 LP, Test pressing sleeve
Limited Edition (Test Pressing only 30 records pressed)
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12''
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Speakers Corner
Original Label : Verve records
Recorded on August 14, 1958 at Nola Studios, New York City and February 20, 1959 at Columbia Studios, New York City
Produced by Norman Granz
Originally released in 1959
Reissued in 2009
Tracks :
Side A:
- Stompy Jones
- Squeeze Me
- Big Shoe
- Going Up
Side B:
- Just a Memory
- Let's Fall In Love
- Ruint
- Bend One
- You Need to Rock
Reviews :
"Topping off a wealth of full-band recordings, the various stars of Ellington's great outfit recorded many combo sides under their own names. And while not on the same sophisticated level of classic Ellingtonia, the late-'30s material cut by Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and Rex Stewart is packed with tasty solo work and some of the finest examples of early small-group swing. These later examples from 1958-1959 feature Hodges backed by both Ellington and Billy Strayhorn on piano and such non-Duke luminaries as Ben Webster, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Jo Jones. Like its companion album, Back to Back, Side by Side has a loose, jam session feel, with all the soloists stretching out. Hodges is in top form throughout, while Edison and Webster man their spots just fine. Highlights include the sveltely swinging "Going Up" and Hodges' bluesy closer, "You Need to Rock." A must for fans of vintage combo swing." AllMusic Review by Stephen Cook