Stan Getz in Stockholm

Stan Getz in Stockholm is an album by saxophonist Stan Getz, recorded in Sweden in 1955 and first released on the Verve label.[1][2]

Stan Getz in Stockholm
Studio album by
Released1956
RecordedDecember 16, 1955
Stockholm, Sweden
GenreJazz
Length43:45
LabelVerve
MGV 8213
ProducerNorman Granz
Stan Getz chronology
Stan Getz and the Cool Sounds
(1953-55)
Stan Getz in Stockholm
(1956)
For Musicians Only
(1956)

Reception

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The AllMusic review awarded the album 3½ stars, stating: "Getz's lyricism is at a peak here. He can solo right inside the melody with his phrasing, yet accent the actual songs these tunes were taken from. This is top-notch Getz all the way through."[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [4]

Track listing

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  1. "Indiana" (Ballard MacDonald, James F. Hanley) - 4:54
  2. "Without a Song" (Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu) - 4:42
  3. "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You" (Victor Young, Ned Washington, Bing Crosby) - 5:53
  4. "I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me" (Jimmy McHugh, Clarence Gaskill) - 5:22
  5. "Everything Happens to Me" (Tom Adair, Matt Dennis) - 7:11
  6. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen. Yip Harburg) - 5:26
  7. "Get Happy" (Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 5:15
  8. "Jeepers Creepers" (Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer) - 5:02

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Stan Getz Discography, accessed December 18, 2015
  2. ^ Verve Records Catalog: 8200 series, accessed December 18, 2015
  3. ^ a b Jurek, Thom. In Stockholm – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 82. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.