Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer and Some Others

Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer and Some Others
Studio album by Bob Brookmeyer
Released	1955
Recorded	January 17, 1955 Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	Clef MGC 644
Producer	Norman Granz
Bob Brookmeyer chronology
Storyville Presents Bob Brookmeyer (1954) Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer and Some Others (1955) The Dual Role of Bob Brookmeyer (1954-55)
The Modernity of Bob Brookmeyer cover

Bob Brookmeyer Plays Bob Brookmeyer and Some Others (also released as The Modernity of Bob Brookmeyer) is an album by jazz trombonist and pianist Bob Brookmeyer recorded in early 1955 for the Clef label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated "the valve trombonist was extremely busy in the studios (as both a leader and a sideman) at this point in his career, and he prolifically turned out top-notch arrangements such as the seven tracks on this record".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Bob Brookmeyer except as indicated

1. "You Took Advantage of Me" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 5:36
2. "There Will Never Be Another You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) - 4:25
3. "What Is There to Say" (Vernon Duke, Yip Harburg) - 3:44
4. "He Ain't Got Rhythm" (Irving Berlin) - 4:01
5. "Jasmin" - 4:38
6. "The Bulldog Blues" - 8:03
7. "Sticks and Stems" - 5:34

Personnel

• Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone
• Jimmy Rowles - piano
• Buddy Clark - bass
• Mel Lewis - drums

References

1. Clef Records Catalog: 600 series accessed November 27, 2015
2. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Clef Label Discography, accessed November 27, 2015
3. Dryden, Ken. The Modernity of Bob Brookmeyer – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2015.