Why this album works
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'Cotton Candy' was Al Hirt's follow-up to his breakthrough album 'Honey in the Horn'. At this point in his career, Hirt had established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for his energetic performances and unique sound that appealed to both jazz enthusiasts and mainstream audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Marian McPartland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cotton Candy Standout 2:11
- 2 Hello, Dolly! Standout 2:12
- 3 Django's Castle 2:17
- 4 Moo Moo 2:00
- 5 Last Date 2:40
- 6 Big Man 2:00
- 7 Walkin' 2:17
- 8 Too Late 2:26
- 9 Rumpus 1:54
- 10 Melissa 2:38
- 11 Walkin' With Mr. Lee Standout 2:25
- 12 12th Street Rag 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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