Tuba Sounds – Wikipedia

1957 studio album by Ray Draper

Tuba Sounds is the debut album by tuba player Ray Draper recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception[edit]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating: “His solos are sometimes a touch awkward rhythmically and it takes one a little while to get used to his sound in this setting but, overall, this is a successful effort”.^[2]The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings describes the album as “an impressive debut” for Draper, who was only 16 when it was recorded.^[3]

Track listing[edit]

All compositions by Ray Draper except as indicated

1. “Terry Anne” (Webster Young) – 6:39
2. “You’re My Thrill” (Sidney Clare, Jay Gorney) – 6:48
3. “Pivot” (Mal Waldron) – 5:13
4. “Jackie’s Dolly” – 4:54
5. “Mimi’s Interlude” – 8:14
6. “House of Davis” (Webster Young) – 5:28

Personnel[edit]

Production[edit]

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