Tuba Sounds is the debut album by tuba player Ray Draper recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed January 31, 2013
Reception
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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 31, 2013 The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings describes the album as “an impressive debut” for Draper, who was only 16 when it was recorded.
Track listing All compositions by Ray Draper except as indicated "Terry Anne" (Webster Young) - 6:39 "You're My Thrill" (Sidney Clare, Jay Gorney) - 6:48 "Pivot" (Mal Waldron) - 5:13 "Jackie's Dolly" - 4:54 "Mimi's Interlude" - 8:14 "House of Davis" (Webster Young) - 5:28
Personnel Ray Draper - tuba Webster Young - trumpet Jackie McLean - alto saxophone Mal Waldron - piano Spanky DeBrest - bass Ben Dixon - drums
Production Bob Weinstock - supervisor Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
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