Copenhagen Concert


Copenhagen Concert is a live album by American trumpeter Buck Clayton recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1959 and released on the SteepleChase label as a double LP in 1979. A similarly titled Copenhagen Concert was recorded by Dizzy Gillespie with Leo Wright in 1960.

Critical reception

critic Scott Yanow stated "While the group is fine on the first disc playing five instrumentals, they really come alive on the second CD when they are joined by the great swing/blues singer Jimmy Rushing. Mr. Five by Five not only is in strong voice on three standards and three famous blues but he inspired the other musicians to play some hard-swinging and colorful solos. It is for Rushing's performance that this set is chiefly recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Buck Clayton except where noted.
Disc one
  1. Introduction – 0:50 Additional track on CD release
  2. "Outer Drive" – 7:22
  3. "Swinging at the Copper Rail" – 5:20
  4. "Moonglow" – 8:05
  5. "Night Train" – 13:16
  6. "Swinging Along on Broadway, NYC" – 9:26
Disc two
  1. Introduction – 0:21 Additional track on CD release
  2. "Exactly Like You" – 7:24
  3. "I Want a Little Girl" – 5:47
  4. "Every Day I Have the Blues" – 6:56
  5. "'Deed I Do" – 6:29
  6. "Goin' to Chicago" – 5:07
  7. "Sent for You Yesterday" – 8:01

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