Buck Clayton - One For Buck (1961) [Complete Album}

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This Buck Clayton album was recorded in 1961.

Buck Clayton was one of the leading trumpet players in jazz from the 1940's until the 1960's, when a lip injury forced his retirement. Buck Clayton had played in the Count Basie Band and this album features Clayton backed by four other former members of the Count Basie Band: Buddy Tate, Emmett Berry, Dickie Wells and Earle Warren.

This particular album was released in 1961 on a British label, The World Record Club Limited, under catalogue number T601.

The audio on this video is taken from a 1961 British pressing of the original release by The World Record Club Limited.

Track List:

1. Night Ferry 0:00
2. I Can't Give You Anything But Love 6:16
3. One For Buck 14:11
4. Mr. Melody Maker 20:00
5. Blue Mist 26:56
6. Prince Eagle Head 34:37

Album credits:

Buck Clayton – trumpet;
Emmett Berry – trumpet;
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone;
Sir Charles Thompson - piano;
Dickie Wells – trombone;
Gene Ramey – bass;
Oliver Jackson – drums;

Note: this particular album has been deleted for decades but the material on it may be available on other releases and compilations.