In the Solo Spotlight

• Artist: Howard Rumsey & the Lighthouse All-Stars
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• Release Date: 1954 08 17-1957 03 12
• Total Time: 40:30
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The nine selections on this CD reissue (nearly all the Lighthouse All-Stars' Contemporary recordings are now available in the OJC series) each extensively feature one or two top West Coast jazz players. Bassist Howard Rumsey's group was expanded to an octet, and showcased are trombonist Frank Rosolino ("Funny Frank"), tenor saxophonist Richie Kamuca, trumpeter Conte Candoli, drummer Stan Levey, Bob Cooper on tenor, trumpeter Stu Williamson, valve trombonist Bob Enevoldsen, pianist Claude Williamson, bassist Rumsey (on "Concerto for Doghouse"), and altoist Bud Shank. With the exception of the Rumsey feature (composed by Stan Kenton), all of the music was new, with the arrangements provided by pianist Dick Shreve, Bill Holman, Cooper, and Williamson. An excellent set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Funny Frank	Dick Shreve	Howard Rumsey, Frank Rosolino	(4:03)
That's Rich	Dick Shreve	Richie Kamuca, Howard Rumsey	(6:02)
If You Are There	Dick Shreve	Conte Candoli, Howard Rumsey	(5:57)
Stan	Bill Holman, Stan Levey	Howard Rumsey, Stan Levey	(3:57)
Co-Op	Bob Cooper	Bob Cooper, Howard Rumsey	(5:11)
S&B	Bill Holman	Howard Rumsey, Bob Enevoldsen, Stu Williamson	(2:51)
Claude	Claude Williamson	Howard Rumsey, Claude Williamson	(4:29)
Concerto for Doghouse	Stan Kenton	The Lighthouse All-Stars	(3:23)
Bud (The Whippet)	Claude Williamson	Howard Rumsey, Bud Shank	(4:37)

Credits

Pepper Adams (?), Conte Candoli (Performer), Conte Candoli (?), Bob Cooper (Sax (Tenor)), Bob Cooper (Performer), Bob Cooper (?), Bob Gordon (Sax (Baritone)), Bob Gordon (?), Richie Kamuca (Performer), Richie Kamuca (?), Howard Rumsey (Bass), Howard Rumsey (Main Performer), Bud Shank (Sax (Alto)), Bud Shank (Sax (Baritone)), Bud Shank (Performer), Bud Shank (?), Bob Enevoldsen (Sax (Tenor)), Bob Enevoldsen (Trombone (Valve)), Bob Enevoldsen (Performer), Bob Enevoldsen (?), Stan Levey (Drums), Stan Levey (Performer), Stan Levey (?), Lennie Niehaus (?), Claude Williamson (Piano), Claude Williamson (Performer), Claude Williamson (?), Stu Williamson (Trumpet), Stu Williamson (Trombone (Valve)), Stu Williamson (Performer), Stu Williamson (?), Frank Rosolino (Performer), Frank Rosolino (?), Dick Shreve (?), The Lighthouse All-Stars (Performer)