The Thinking Man's Trombone is an album by trombonist Al Grey released in 1960 on Argo Records.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A boppish trombonist who was a master at using the plunger mute (crossing over into swing), Grey holds his own on this set ... Swinging and witty music".
Track listing
"Salty Papa" (Al Grey) – 5:50
"Don't Cry Baby" (James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, Stella Unger) – 2:24
"Stranded" (Frank Foster) – 5:30
"Rompin'" (Foster) – 4:00
"King Bee" (Al Grey) – 6:14
"When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young) – 2:32
"Al-amo" (Thad Jones) – 5:25
"Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 2:24
Personnel
Al Grey – trombone, bandleader
Joe Newman – trumpet
Benny Powell – trombone
Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone
Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
Eddie Higgins – piano (tracks 1-7) Freddie Green – guitar (tracks 1-7) Ed Jones – bass (tracks 1-7) Sonny Payne – drums (tracks 1-7)