The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1975)

The Trumpet Kings Meet Joe Turner is an album on Norman Granz's Pablo label (cat. no. 2310 717) on which blues shouter Big Joe Turner meets four trumpeters: Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison and Clark Terry. It was recorded on September 19, 1974 in Los Angeles, produced by Norman Granz, and released in 1975. The four pieces are long, relaxed blues jams in which the trumpeters take turns. This copy is the 1975 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Pablo Records 2310 717
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1975
• Genre: Jazz, Blues, Swing

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Mornin', Noon And Night (Joe Turner)
2. I Know You Love Me Baby (Joe Turner)

Side B

1. T. V. Momma (Lou Willie Turner)
2. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do (Porter Grainger, Everett Robbins)

Personnel

Joe Turner (vocals), Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Clark Terry (trumpet), Jimmy Robins (piano), Pee Wee Crayton (guitar), Charles Norris (bass), Washington Rucker (drums).

Produced by Norman Granz; recorded September 19, 1974 in Los Angeles. Liner notes by Bennie Green, photography by Phil Stern.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1975 US first edition on Pablo, cat. no. 2310 717.

Who are the "Trumpet Kings"?
Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Harry "Sweets" Edison and Clark Terry. Norman Granz brought the four together for several Pablo recordings; here they back Kansas City singer Big Joe Turner.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records with Dizzy Gillespie?
Yes, for example Dizzy Gillespie – Birks Works and Dizzy Gillespie – Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac. More titles are in our Jazz collection.