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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Jackie Gleason Presents Riff Jazz [1958]


Capitol Records W 1020

"Fresh, inventive jazz stylings: a big band plus strings plus outstanding soloists in swinging, danceable originals; all enhanced by the Gleason touch."

Soloists: Hank Jones, Piano; Charlie Shavers, Trumpet; Charlie Ventura, Alto, Tenor and Bass Sax; Jimmy Cleveland, Trombone.

"The lift these men give the tunes and the host of strings in this easy-listening jazz package is immediately noticeable and continually satisfying.  All in all, this collection provides the answer for those who demand music that weds Park Avenue with Basin Street, and pleases both roads."

Jackie Gleason Presents Music, Martinis, and Memories [1954]


Capitol Records SW 509

"Music, martinis, and memories . . . each creates a wonderfully soft, romantic haze.  Put them all together and you have a very special effect - a mood whose warmth and tenderness are irresistibly appealing." [Excerpt - liner notes]