Kitty White / Laurindo Almeida / Buddy Collette / Red Mitchell
Newborn
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1962 Swirl Logo Stereo Original Featuring Laurindo Almeida, Buddy Collette And Red Mitchell. The 1955 album stands as a notable intersection of West Coast jazz and vocal artistry in the mid-1950s. Released by the Pacific Jazz label, the session brought together some of Los Angeles' most innovative musicians of the era. Kitty White, known for her smooth, understated vocal style, had begun to carve out a niche in the Los Angeles jazz scene, and this recording captured her in an intimate, sophisticated setting. Buddy Collette contributed his fluid, multi-instrumental talents, while Red Mitchell's lyrical bass and Laurindo Almeida's classical-influenced guitar added depth, marked by Chico Hamilton's subtle drumming. The ensemble’s sound balanced cool jazz sensibilities with a touch of Latin and chamber music influences.