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Mancini brought together an elite roster of West Coast jazz virtuosos—including \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Pepper\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePete Candoli\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eShelly Manne\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTed Nash\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLarry Bunker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and a young\u003cem\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on piano and harpsichord—to bring his visionary charts to life.\u003cbr\u003eBridging the gap between sophisticated late-night cool and exuberant modernism, the album showcases sharp improvisation, shimmering harpsichord and vibraphone textures, and tight horn lines that balance intricate counterpoint with infectious, swinging grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eConductor, Arranged by – Henry Mancini\u003cbr\u003eTrumpet – Pete Candoli\u003cbr\u003eAlto Saxophone, Flute – Ted Nash\u003cbr\u003eBaritone Saxophone, Alto Flute – Ronny Lang\u003cbr\u003eBass – Rolly Bundock\u003cbr\u003eClarinet – Art Pepper\u003cbr\u003eCongas – Ramon Rivera\u003cbr\u003eDrums – Shelly Manne\u003cbr\u003eGuitar, Bass Guitar – Bob Bain\u003cbr\u003ePiano, Harpsichord – Johnny Williams\u003cbr\u003eVibraphone, Marimba – Larry Bunker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded at RCA Victor's Music Center of The World, Hollywood, California, on June 14, 1960 (2,5,10), on June 17, 1960 (3,7,9,10), on June 21, 1960 (1,4,6,8,12)\u003cbr\u003eEngineer - Al Schmit\u003cbr\u003eProducer - Dick Peirce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSourced from a 4-track tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analogue playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. 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