Jazz for "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

Jazz for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is the third album by American jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris recorded in 1961, featuring a jazz interpretation of Henry Mancini's score for Breakfast at Tiffany's, and released on the Vee-Jay label.Callahan, M. & Edwards, D. Vee-Jay Album Discography, Part 3: Jazz Series (1959-1978) accessed May 7, 2012Eddie Harris discography, accessed June 22, 2017

Reception The Allmusic review states "although Harris comes up with plenty of fresh ideas, he also never leaves the melody far behind".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 7, 2012

Track listing All compositions by Henry Mancini except as indicated "Moon River" (Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer) - 5:54 "Something for a Cat" - 2:18 "Sally's Tomato" - 1:11 "Mr. Yunioshi" - 3:21 "The Big Blow Out" - 4:35 "Hub Caps and Tail Lights" - 2:19 "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - 5:00 "Latin Go Lightly" - 1:51 "Holly" - 2:26 "Loose Caboose" - 1:39 "The Big Heist" - 3:07

Personnel Eddie Harris - tenor saxophone Jon Avant - trombone Charles Stepney - vibraphone Willie Pickens - piano Joe Diorio - guitar Donald Garrett - bass Earl Thomas - drums

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