Pairing Off is an album by saxophonist Phil Woods' Septet recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
| Pairing Off | ||||
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| Studio album by Phil Woods Septet | ||||
| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | June 15, 1956 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:35 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7046 | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
| Phil Woods chronology | ||||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow stated "The full group stretches out on four lengthy numbers".[2]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Phil Woods except as indicated
- "The Stanley Stomper" - 14:20
- "Cool Aid" - 9:47
- "Pairing Off" - 12:15
- "Suddenly It's Spring" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 8:22
Personnel edit
- Phil Woods, Gene Quill - alto saxophone
- Donald Byrd, Kenny Dorham - trumpet
- Tommy Flanagan - piano
- Doug Watkins - bass
- Philly Joe Jones - drums
References edit
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed September 4, 2012
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 4, 2012
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 210. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1527. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.