The Swinger (album) explained

The Swinger
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Harry Edison
Cover:	The Swinger (album).jpg
Released:	1958
Recorded:	September 18, 1958
Studio:	New York City, NY
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	37:04
Label:	Verve MG V-8295
Producer:	Norman Granz
Chronology:	Harry Edison
Prev Title:	Going for Myself
Prev Year:	1957
Next Title:	Mr. Swing
Next Year:	1958

The Swinger is an album by trumpeter Harry Edison which was recorded in 1958 and released on the Verve label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn stated "Both torrid and mellow – this is striking Edison".

Track listing

All compositions by Harry Edison except where noted.

1. "Pussy Willow" – 7:30
2. "The Very Thought of You" (Ray Noble) – 6:03
3. "Nasty" – 4:53
4. "The Strollers" – 6:52
5. "Sunday" (Chester Conn, Jule Styne, Bennie Krueger, Ned Miller) – 6:53
6. "Fair Ground" – 4:53

Personnel

• Harry Edison – trumpet
• Jimmy Forrest – tenor saxophone
• Jimmy Jones – piano
• Freddie Green – guitar
• Joe Benjamin – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. [www.bsnpubs.com/new/verve.pdf Verve Label Discography], accessed June 28, 2017
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/verve-records/catalog-8200-series/#mgv-8295 Verve Records Catalog
3. Gallagher, B. Enciclopedia del Jazz: Harry Sweets Edison, accessed July 30, 2019