Kai Winding & Carl Fontana's Cleveland Express - the complete Ohio sessions, Live 1957 (LoneHill)

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This cd from LoneHill folks include cd ' Cleveland June 1957' released by Storyville plus some tracks added.
Also seems former issue was released by a japan label.


Recorded in ,Cleveland, Ohio, June 1957

Kai Winding, Carl Fontana, Wayne André (tb), Dick Lieb (b-tb, bar-horn), Roy Frazee (p), Kenny O'Brien (b), Tom Montgomery (d)

1. Blue Lou 712
2. The Party's over 425
3. The Preacher 647
4. Surrey with the Fringe on Top 333
5. Jive at Five 434
6. The Blues 719
7. Whistle while You Work 307
8. You don't Know What Love is 510
9. Mole Hill 451
10. There'll Never be another You 643
11. Jim and Andy's 804
12. In a Sentimental Mood 514
13. I Want to Be Happy 736

Review from Fresh Sound web
Of all the legendary trombone innovators, no one deserves more recognition for the development of the instrument than the great Kai Winding and Carl Fontana. Peerless soloists, band leaders, section players, arrangers and composers, the two trombonists' legendary collaboration began in August 1956, when Winding decided to form a septet consisting of four trombones and a rhythm section.
The band's most impressive recording consists of an excellent June, 1957 live performance in Cleveland, Ohio. The minimal amount of background noise and ample applause is a testament to the high musical quality and audience chemistry. Winding expertly weaves moods, tempos, and textures on an array of show tunes, movie songs, classic jazz and several originals that showcase his superb arrangements and virtuoso group of musicians.


Review Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
After splitting up with fellow trombonist J. J. Johnson, Kai Winding frequently performed and recorded with a total of four trombones in his groups, although he and his former partner once included a total of eight in one recording, "Jay and Kai + 6." This 1957 concert in Cleveland seems to be his earliest date with four trombones in a generally well-recorded nightclub date that has a bare minimum of clinking dishes and audience conversations. The rich harmonies are a delight as Winding blends with trombonists Wayne Andre, Carl Fontana, and Dick Lieb (heard either on bass trombone or baritone horn). "Blue Lou" is the swinging opener, followed by "The Party's Over," which resists becoming overly maudlin. Horace Silver's "The Preacher" is given a snappy arrangement, too. The well-crafted arrangements throughout the concert utilize mutes and contrasting lines to keep things from getting dull. The somewhat obscure rhythm section of pianist Roy Frazee, bassist Kenny O'Brien, and drummer Tom Montgomery provide excellent support for the front line throughout this recommended CD.