Released 70 years ago
Strings & Trombones
Bob Brookmeyer · 1956
39 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz textures woven with vibrant trombone melodies and lush orchestration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm orchestration for cozy evenings
- intimate moments with soft melodies
- reflective listening on rainy days
- playful tunes for relaxed afternoons
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer loud, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Strings & Trombones' was released in 1956, Bob Brookmeyer was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene after his work with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. This album marked a significant departure from traditional big band sounds, showcasing Brookmeyer's innovative arrangements that integrated string instruments with brass.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gerry Mulligan· Thad Jones· Bob Mintzer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Low Life 3:56
- 2 With the Wind and the Rain in Your Hair 5:07
- 3 You Are Too Beautiful 3:59
- 4 When Your Lover Has Gone 2:56
- 5 Rustic Hop 4:13
- 6 Wailing Vessel 2:41
- 7 Cool Fool 3:18
- 8 Little Girl Blue 3:16
- 9 Sing Something Simple 2:35
- 10 You Don't Know What Love Is 4:16
- 11 Valve in Head 3:10
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