All About Urbie Green and His Big Band (also referred to as All About Urbie), is an album by trombonist Urbie Green which was recorded in 1956 and released on the ABC-Paramount label.

Reception

Jason Ankeny of AllMusic states, "John Carisi's thoughtful arrangements nevertheless place Green squarely at center stage, and if anything, the large settings and friendly competition seem to galvanize his solos. No matter how many players join in on a particular track, there's no question about who's in charge".

All About Urbie Green and His Big Band

Track listing

"Cherokee" (Ray Noble) – 2:33

"I Ain't Got Nobody" (Spencer Williams, Robert A. Graham) – 3:28

"Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) – 3:00

"Little John" (John Carisi) – 3:09

"With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair" (Jack Lawrence, Clara Edwards) – 3:07

"'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 3:15

"Sleep" (Adam Geibel, Earl Burtnett) – 2:48

"Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman, Fred Royal) – 6:25

"Springsville" (Carisi) – 3:11

"Plain Bill from Bluesville" (Carisi) – 4:06

"Home" (Peter van Steeden, Geoffrey Clarkson, Harry Clarkson) – 3:18

Personnel

Urbie Green – trombone

John Carisi – trumpet, arranger

Joe Wilder, Nick Travis, Phil Sunkel, Doc Severinsen – trumpet

Chauncey Welsh, Jack Satterfield, Jack Green, Lou McGarity, Rex Peer – trombone

Bill Barber, Don Butterfield – tuba

Al Cohn, Ray Beckenstein – tenor saxophone

Sol Schlinger, Danny Bank – baritone saxophone

Dave McKenna – piano

Jack Lesberg, Vinnie Burke – bass

Osie Johnson – drums

References

Urbie Green albums

1956 albums

ABC Records albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Albums recorded in a home studio

Albums produced by Creed Taylor

Albums arranged by John Carisi

All About Urbie Green and His Big Band