Teddy Wilson Sextet

The music on this CD has appeared a countless number of times, most recently as part of a Vintage Jazz Classics CD. The 1945 Teddy Wilson sextet (which features the pianist, vibraphonist Red Norvo and trumpeter Charlie Shavers) make the most of every second during their very concise versions of ten selections ; all but two are under three minutes. Most of the solos are just a half-chorus long, but there are some strong moments, particularly from Shavers' fiery horn. The final selection, listed as "Flyin' Home," actually has no relation to that tune and is an obscurity called "Speculation."

Scott Yanow

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Teddy Wilson Sextet
How High the Moon

Tracks

1 How High the Moon (Hamilton, Lewis) 3:22
2 After You've Gone (Creamer, Layton) 2:52
3 Dinah (Akst, Lewis, Young) 2:54
4 Stompin' at the Savoy (Goodman, Razaf, Sampson, Webb) 2:29
5 I Surrender, Dear (Barris, Clifford) 3:03
6 I Know That You Know (Caldwell, Youmans) 1:56
7 I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) (Daugherty, Neiburg, Reynolds) 2:55
8 Rose Room (Hickman, Williams) 2:23
9 It's the Talk of the Town (Livingston, Neiburg, Symes) 3:24
10 Flying Home (Goodman, Hampton, Robin) 3:13

Personnel
Teddy Wilson - p
Charlie Shavers - tp
Red Norvo - vb
Remo Palmieri - g
Al Hall - b
Specs Powell - dr

Recorded in New York City ; May-June, 1945