Jimmy Knepper in L.A. is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper, recorded in 1977 and originally released in Japan on the Discomate label and in the United States on the Inner City label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "These veterans have little difficulty coming up with fresh statements on the six familiar chord changes that they interpret. The hard-charging Tabackin matches very well with Knepper's sly trombone; they should have a rematch someday".

Jimmy Knepper in L.A.

Track listing

"The Masher" (Jimmy Knepper) – 5:02

"My Old Flame" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) – 4:57

"Yesterdays" (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) – 8:23

"Bertha the Dragoness" (Knepper) – 5:30

"All the Things You Are" (Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 10:30

"Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington) – 6:23

Personnel

Jimmy Knepper – trombone

Lew Tabackin – tenor saxophone, flute

Roger Kellaway – piano

Monty Budwig – bass

Shelly Manne – drums

References

Jimmy Knepper albums

1978 albums

Inner City Records albums

Jimmy Knepper in L.A.