Cotton Candy cover

Cotton Candy

Al Hirt · 1964

27 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A playful blend of upbeat jazz and pop melodies, showcasing Al Hirt's virtuosic trumpet skills.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful upbeat listening experience
  • ideal for lighthearted gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • steady pace for easy engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional narratives

Where this album fits

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
Oliver Nelson· Ted Curson· Clark Terry

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cotton Candy 2:11
  • 2 Hello, Dolly! 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 2:25
  • 12 12th Street Rag 2:21

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