Ten Gallon Shuffle Explained

Ten Gallon Shuffle
Type:Album
Artist:Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra
Cover:TenGallonShuffle_TAJO.jpg
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Released:1984
Recorded:Mad Hatter Studio, Los Angeles, California, 24–25 May 1984
Genre:Jazz
Length:49:58
Label:BMG Victor / Baystate / Ascent
Next Title:Wishing Peace
Next Year:1986

Ten Gallon Shuffle is the first recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin (following 13 previous releases by the Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band). The composition Ten Gallon Shuffle was originally commissioned by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity for the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra.

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi:LP side A

  1. "Ten Gallon Shuffle" – 5:14
  2. "Fading Beauty" – 7:22
  3. "Jamming at Carnegie Hall" – 9:51

LP side B

  1. "Blue Dream" – 15:57
  2. "Happy Hoofer" – 8:35

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