Thad Jones Lewis Orchestra/NY,USA 1978

Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra’s live performance at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 2, 1978 was recorded on a superb soundboard. This is a rare item that allows you to enjoy the rare Thad Jones – Mel Lewis Orchestra live performance in high quality. Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Saratoga, NY. July 2, 1978 DISC. 1 1. Band Introduction 2. Blues for the Wee One 3. Little Pixie 4. Thank You 5. Little Rascal on a Rock 6. A Child Is Born DISC .2 1. Don’t Git Sassy 2. Yes Sir, That’s My Baby 3. Be Anything (But Be Mine) 4. Route 66 5. Fingers Thad Jones – trumpet, flugelhorn, compositions, arrangements Harold Danko – piano Dick Oatts – alto sax Jerry Dogion – alto sax, flute, composer (track 5) Carmen Leggio – tenor sax Rich Perry – tenor sax Kenny Burger – baritone sax Frank Gordon – trumpet Earl Gardner – trumpet Larry Moses – trumpet John Mosca – trombone Lolly Bienenfeld – trombone Doug Purviance – trombone Dave Boyle – trombone Earl McIntyre – bass trombone Ray Drummond – bass Mel Lewis – drums Birdie Green – vocals (track 12, 13, 14)