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  • “Cotton Top” – George Shearing Quintet (1949)

    “Cotton Top” – George Shearing Quintet (1949)

    An early track from the George Shearing Quintet featuring some very nice work from guitarist Chuck Wayne, the composer of this pleasant number.

    Shearing also contributes a solo and we also hear from the excellent Majorie Hyams on vibes.

    Recorded on January 31, 1949.
    Released as Discovery 106.
    Later included on the 1956 LP “Midnight on Cloud 69”

    Credits
    George Shearing – piano
    Chuck Wayne – guitar
    Marjorie Hyams – vibes
    Bass – John Levy – bass
    Drums – Denzil Best – drums