Thad Jones & Mel Lewis & Manuel De Sica And Jazz Orchestra, The
Thad Jones / Mel Lewis & Manuel De Sica And The Jazz Orchestra
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1976 Original, Non-Gatefold. (Unable To Confirm If It Is The Original White Label Or Pale Blue 2nd Issue). Hole Punch. "This Is An Unusual Recording, For It Features The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra Performing Manuel De Sica's Five-Part "First Jazz Suite." The Distinctive Sound Of The Ensemble Is Intact; Baritonist Pepper Adams Has A Notable Solo; Dee Dee Bridgewater Takes A Vocal, And The Big Band Was Still An All-Star Orchestra At The Time. But Overall, This Obscure Set Which Is Rounded Off By A Later Live-In-Italy Version Of Thad Jones' "Little Pixie," Is A Lesser Effort, Worthwhile But Not Essential." AMG Review By Scott Yanow.