Another Git Together is an album by the Jazztet, led by trumpeter Art Farmer and saxophonist Benny Golson. It features performances recorded in 1962 and originally released on the Mercury label.Art Farmer discography accessed June 15, 2012 It was the band's last recording for 20 years.
Background The personnel for this album was the same as for the Jazztet's previous recording for Mercury.Blumenthal, Bob (2004) In The Complete Argo/Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson/Jazztet Sessions [CD liner notes]. Mosaic.
Music and recording "Space Station" is a rapid 24-bar composition by trombonist Moncur. "Domino" is a waltz; "Another Git Together" is a blues. Golson's "Along Came Betty" is faster than its original 1958 version. "This Nearly Was Mine" is from South Pacific and is another waltz, but has additional written material towards the end. This is the first recording of "Reggie", a tribute to composer Golson's second son; it has a "30-bar chorus" and "is a swinging conclusion to the album".
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "This spirited and swinging set has six strong selections".Allmusic Review accessed June 15, 2012
Track listing "Space Station" (Grachan Moncur III) – 5:10 "Domino" (Don Raye, Jacques Plante, Louis Ferrari) – 6:58 "Another Git Together" (Jon Hendricks, Pony Poindexter) – 6:12 "Along Came Betty" (Benny Golson) – 5:24 "This Nearly Was Mine" (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 6:20 "Reggie" (Benny Golson) – 4:24
Personnel Musicians Art Farmer – trumpet, flugelhorn Benny Golson – tenor saxophone Grachan Moncur III – trombone Harold Mabern – piano Herbie Lewis – bass Roy McCurdy – drums
Production Kay Norton – production Tommy Nola – recording engineering
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