Thad Jones Lewis Orchestra/NY,USA 1978

Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra's live performance at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 2, 1978 was recorded on a superb soundboard. This is a rare item that allows you to enjoy the rare Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Orchestra live performance in high quality. Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Saratoga, NY. July 2, 1978 DISC. 1 1. Band Introduction 2. Blues for the Wee One 3. Little Pixie 4. Thank You 5. Little Rascal on a Rock 6. A Child Is Born DISC .2 1. Don't Git Sassy 2. Yes Sir, That's My Baby 3. Be Anything (But Be Mine) 4. Route 66 5. Fingers Thad Jones - trumpet, flugelhorn, compositions, arrangements Harold Danko - piano Dick Oatts - alto sax Jerry Dogion - alto sax, flute, composer (track 5) Carmen Leggio - tenor sax Rich Perry - tenor sax Kenny Burger - baritone sax Frank Gordon - trumpet Earl Gardner - trumpet Larry Moses - trumpet John Mosca - trombone Lolly Bienenfeld - trombone Doug Purviance - trombone Dave Boyle - trombone Earl McIntyre - bass trombone Ray Drummond - bass Mel Lewis - drums Birdie Green - vocals (track 12, 13, 14)