Roy Eldridge

Nifty Cat

Roy Eldridge - Nifty Cat

11/24/1970 | New World Records 

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All Music Guide Review

One of only two Eldridge-led studio sessions from the 1961-74 period, this CD reissue of a set originally recorded for Master Jazz matches the great swing trumpeter with Budd Johnson (who doubles on tenor and soprano), trombonist Benny Morton, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist Tommy Bryant and drummer Oliver Jackson. All six of the jump tunes are by Eldridge with "5400 North" and "Ball of Fire" being best-known. For this album the veteran trumpeter had a very rare opportunity to call his own shots on a recording date and the generally inspired playing makes this CD a fine example of small-group swing from the early '70s. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Nifty Cat Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Jolly Hollis
  • 9:38
  • Sound Clip for Jolly Hollis from Nifty Cat


  • 2
  • Cotton
  • 4:57
  • Sound Clip for Cotton from Nifty Cat


  • 3
  • 5400 North
  • 6:03
  • Sound Clip for 5400 North from Nifty Cat


  • 4
  • Ball of Fire
  • 4:00
  • Sound Clip for Ball of Fire from Nifty Cat


  • 5
  • Wineola
  • 7:50
  • Sound Clip for Wineola from Nifty Cat


  • 6
  • The Nifty Cat
  • 6:53
  • Sound Clip for The Nifty Cat from Nifty Cat


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