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which was recorded in 1959 and released on the

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label.Dicky Wells Catalog
Retrieved July 6, 2017

Reception

Ken Dryden of

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states: "Dicky Wells is one of the most important swing trombonists, though he is better known for his work as a sideman than as a leader. But when he got the occasional opportunity to lead a record date, which was all too infrequent, he made the most of it. ... Spirited solos and tight horn ensembles are common features throughout most of the session".

Track listing

All compositions by Dicky Wells except where noted. # "

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) – 3:38 # "Airlift" (Skip Hall) – 6:41 # "It's All Over Now" ( Harry White) – 4:02 # "Wine-O Junction" – 5:38 # "Heavy Duty" – 6:40 # "Short, Tall, Fat and Small" – 6:31 # "Girl Hunt" – 6:35

Personnel

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, George Matthews,

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References

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