Bob Enevoldsen Quintet - Bob Enevoldsen Quintet

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This CD reissue brings back an unusual but consistently swinging release from the 1950s Tampa label. Bob Enevoldsen, in one of only three albums that he had as a leader, alternates between valve trombone and tenor and is joined by Marty Paich (tripling on piano, organ, and accordion), vibraphonist Larry Bunker (who switches to drums on a lengthy "Blues"), bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Don Heath. The music (three basic originals, "Topsy," and "Don't Be That Way") is more conventional than the instrumentation, but is a fine outing for all concerned with plenty of swinging solos.

00:00 A1 Iron Works (Bob Enevoldsen) 03:52 A2 Loaded With Bass (Bob Enevoldsen) 08:56 A3 Topsy (Irving Berlin) 14:23 B1 Blues & Rhythm (Bob Enevoldsen) 22:52 B2 Don't Be That Way (Goodman,Sampson,Parrish)

Arranged By – Enevoldsen Bass, Piano – Red Mitchell Drums – Don Heath Piano, Accordion – Marty Paich Tenor Saxophone, Valve Trombone – Bob Enevoldsen Vibraphone, Drums – Larry Bunker Recorded on August 8, 1955

Tampa Records