Ten Gallon Shuffle

Ten Gallon Shuffle is the first recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin (following 13 previous releases by the Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band). The composition Ten Gallon Shuffle was originally commissioned by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity for the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra.

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi:

LP side A

1. "Ten Gallon Shuffle" – 5:14
2. "Fading Beauty" – 7:22
3. "Jamming at Carnegie Hall" – 9:51

LP side B

1. "Blue Dream" – 15:57
2. "Happy Hoofer" – 8:35

Personnel

• Toshiko Akiyoshi – piano
• Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute
• Walt Weiskopf – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet
• Frank Wess – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Jim Snidero – alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
• Ed Xiques – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet
• Joe Mosello – trumpet
• John Eckert – trumpet
• Brian Lynch – trumpet
• Chris Albert – trumpet
• Hart Smith – trombone
• Chris Seiter – trombone
• Conrad Herwig – trombone
• Phil Teele – bass trombone
• Mike Formanek – bass
• Scott Robinson – drums

References / External Links

• Victor (Japan) Records (Baystate) RVC RJL 8098
• Ascent Records ASC 1004
• [ Allmusic]