AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
The nine selections on this CD reissue (nearly all the Lighthouse All-Stars' Contemporary recordings are now available in the OJC series) each extensively feature one or two top West Coast jazz players. Bassist Howard Rumsey's group was expanded to an octet, and showcased are trombonist Frank Rosolino ("Funny Frank"), tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca, trumpeter Conte Candoli, drummer Stan Levey, Bob Cooper on tenor, trumpeter Stu Williamson, valve trombonist Bob Enevoldsen, pianist Claude Williamson, bassist Rumsey (on "Concerto for Doghouse"), and altoist Bud Shank. With the exception of the Rumsey feature (composed by Stan Kenton), all of the music was new, with the arrangements provided by pianist Dick Shreve, Bill Holman, Cooper, and Williamson. An excellent set.
00:00 A1 Funny Frank 04:04 A2 That's Rich 10:10 A3 If You Are There 16:10 A4 Stan 20:08 B1 Coop 27:24 B2 S & B 28:21 B3 Claude 32:52 B4 Concerto For Doghouse 36:29 B5 Bud (The Whippet) Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank (tracks: 1 to 3), Lennie Niehaus (tracks: 4 to 9) Baritone Saxophone – Bob Gordon (2) (tracks: 1 to 3), Pepper Adams (tracks: 4 to 9) Bass – Howard Rumsey Drums – Stan Levey Piano – Claude Williamson (tracks: 1 to 3), Dick Shreve (tracks: 4 to 9) Tenor Saxophone – Bob Cooper (tracks: 1 to 3), Richie Kamuca (tracks: 4 to 9) Trombone – Frank Rosolino (tracks: 4 to 9) Trumpet – Conte Candoli (tracks: 4 to 9), Stu Williamson (tracks: 1 to 3) Valve Trombone – Bob Enevoldsen (tracks: 1 to 3) 4-9 recorded in Los Angeles; August 17, 1954 1-3 recorded at Contemparary's Studio in Los Angeles; March 12, 1957
Contemporary Records
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