Description
Two Thad Jones & Mel Lewis albums, both dating from 1969.
Both albums feature, among others, former Count Basie sideman Snooky Young on trumpet, Jimmy Knepper on trombone and Jerome Richardson on saxophone.
'Monday Night' is a live session from the band's regular Monday night gig at New York's Village Vanguard jazz club.
'Central Park North' was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1969 in the "Best Instrumental Jazz Performance – Large Group" category.
Digitally remastered and slipcased.
Extensive new notes.
Also available on BGO Records: BGOCD1068 Presenting/Live At The Village Vanguard/The Big Band Sound.