For Someone I Love

For Someone I Love
Studio album by Milt Jackson and Big Brass
Released	1963
Recorded	March 18 and August 5, 1963
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:49
Label	Riverside
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Milt Jackson chronology
Invitation (1962) For Someone I Love (1963) The Sheriff (1963)

For Someone I Love is an album by vibraphonist Milt Jackson featuring big band performances arranged by Melba Liston recorded in 1963 and released on the Riverside label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "The well-conceived set is consistently excellent, making this a highly recommended set".^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Milt Jackson except where noted.

1. "Days of Wine and Roses" (Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer) - 4:25
2. "For Someone I Love (What's Your Story)" - 6:04
3. "(What's Your Story) Morning Glory" (Jack Lawrence, Paul Francis Webster, Mary Lou Williams) - 3:41
4. "Save Your Love for Me" (Buddy Johnson) - 4:21
5. "Extraordinary Blues" - 4:15
6. "Flamingo" (Ted Grouya, Edmund Anderson) - 4:24
7. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) - 4:49
8. "Just Waiting" (Melba Liston) - 3:30
9. "Bossa Bags" - 2:52

• Recorded in New York City on March 18, 1963 (tracks 4-6 & 9) and August 5, 1963 (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8)

Personnel

• Milt Jackson – vibes
• Bill Berry (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Dave Burns, Thad Jones (tracks 4-6 & 9), Clark Terry, Elmon Wright (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Snooky Young - trumpet
• Jimmy Cleveland, Quentin Jackson, Tom McIntosh (tracks 4-6 & 9), John Rains (tracks 4-6 & 9), Willie Ruff (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8) - trombone
• Ray Alonge, Paul Ingraham (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Bob Northern (tracks 4-6 & 9), Julius Watkins - French horn
• Major Holley - tuba
• Hank Jones (tracks 4-6 & 9), Jimmy Jones (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8) - piano
• Richard Davis - bass
• Connie Kay (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8), Charlie Persip (tracks 4-6 & 9) - drums
• Melba Liston - arranger, conductor

References