Music for a First Love explained
Music for a First Love is the eighth studio album by American jazz singer Dinah Washington released in 1957 via Mercury label.[2] The tracks were recorded in various sessions between January 1946 and September 1950.[1]
Personnel
- Dinah Washington – vocals
- Willie Cook (1), Harry "Pee Wee" Jackson (1, 3), George Hudson (6, 12), Bob Merrill (9), Cootie Williams (9) - trumpet
- Gus Chappell (1), Benny Powell (possibly 11) - trombone
- Andrew Gardner (3) Rupert Cole (6, possibly 9, 12), Ernie Wilkins (6, 11-12) - alto sax
- Dave Young (possibly 1; 3), William Parker (9) - tenor sax
- Cecil Payne (6, 11-12) - baritone sax
- Tony Aless (2), Rudy Martin (possibly 1; 3-4), James Forman (6, 12), Arnold Jarvis (9) - piano
- Billy Bauer (2), Hurley Ramey (possibly 4), Freddie Green (6, 11-12), Mundell Lowe (9) - guitar
- Chubby Jackson (2), Bill Settles (possibly 1; 3-4), Ray Brown (6, 11-12), Leonard Swain (9) - bass
- Oliver Coleman (1), Curtis Walker (3), Teddy Stewart (6, 8, 10-12), Sylvester "Vess" Payne (9) - drums
- Jimmy Carroll, conductor (5, 7)[1]
Notes and References
- Web site: Mercury Records Catalog: MG-20119 Dinah Washington - Music For A First Love. 18 April 2021.
- Web site: Dinah Washington – Music For A First Love. Discogs. discogs.com. 23 April 2018.
