Giant Steps

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Annotation

Recording Date: April 9, 11 and 12, 1973
Location: A & R Sound Studios, New York, NY
Personnel: Woody Herman (clarinet, alto sax, soprano sax) Greg Herbert (tenor sax, piccolo, flute, alto flute) Frank Tiberi, Steve Lederer (tenor sax) Harry Kleintank (tenor sax, bari sax) Bill Byrne, Gil Rathel, Larry Pyatt, Walt Blanton (trumpet) Bill Stapleton (trumpet, flugel) Geoff Sharp, Jim Pugh (trombone) Harold Garrett (bass trombone) Andy Laverne (electric piano) Joe Beck (guitar) Wayne Darling (bass) Ed Soph (drums) Ray Barretto (congas)
Artwork: Tony Lane
Engineer: Phil Ramone
Producer: Ozzie Cadena , Woody Herman
Photography: Burt Goldblatt

Annotation last modified on 2009-03-27 22:45 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1La Fiesta
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recording of:
La fiesta (in 1973-04)
composer:
Chick Corea (jazz pianist)
5:04
A2A Song for You
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
instrumental cover recording of:
A Song for You (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Russell
publisher:
Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music, Skyhill Pub. Co., Inc. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4:51
A3Freedom Jazz Dance
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recording of:
Freedom Jazz Dance
composer:
Eddie Harris (saxophone, piano, vocals)
publisher:
Seventh House, Ltd.
3:54
A4The Meaning of the Blues
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
instrumental recording of:
The Meaning of the Blues (in 1973-04)
lyricist:
Leah Worth
composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Londontown Music, Inc. and Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
5:37
B1The First Thing I Do
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
3:28
B2Think on Me
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recording of:
Think on Me (in 1973-04)
composer:
George Cables
4:31
B3Giant Steps
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
cover recording of:
Giant Steps (in 1973-04)
composer:
John Coltrane
publisher:
Jowcol Music
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
4:04
B4A Child is Born
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recording of:
A Child Is Born (Original instrumental version) (in 1973-04)
composer:
Thad Jones (American jazz trumpeter)
3:08
B5Be-Bop and Roses
engineer:
Phil Ramone
producer:
Ozzie Cadena and Woody Herman
bass:
Wayne Darling (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
bass trombone:
Harold Garrett (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
brass:
Billy Stapleton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
congas:
Ray Barretto (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
drums (drum set):
Ed Soph (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
electric piano and piano:
Andy LaVerne (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
flute:
Greg Herbert (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
guitar:
Joe Beck (guitar) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
reeds:
Woody Herman (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
saxophone:
Harry Kleintank (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Lederer (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Frank Tiberi (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trombone:
Jim Pugh (US trombonist) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Geoff Sharp (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
trumpet:
Bill Byrne (trumpeter) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Larry Pyatt (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12), Gil Rathel (jazz trumpet) (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12) and Walt Blanton (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
recorded at:
A & R Recording (Second studio, 799 7th Avenue) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1973-04-09 until 1973-04-12)
4:25