AK Salim - Pretty For The People
Review by Saji Nediyanchath
AK Salim's album Pretty For The People is a masterpiece that showcases his exceptional talent as a jazz composer and arranger. The album features a range of styles, from upbeat swing to moody ballads, all infused with Salim's unique musical vision.
The opening track, "Salute to the Bandbox," sets the tone for the album with its lively tempo and intricate horn arrangements. The following track, "Afro Soul," slows things down with a soulful melody that highlights Salim's skill as a composer.
Throughout the album, Salim's arrangements are both complex and accessible, with each instrument adding to the overall texture of the music. The title track, "Pretty For The People," is a standout, with its catchy melody and infectious rhythm.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Takin' Care Of Business | ||
| Shirley Ray | ||
| Ba-Lu-Ee-Du | ||
| Blue-Binsky [Previously Unissued] | ||
| Blue Binsky | ||
| Pretty For The People [Previously Unissued] | ||
| R.U.1.2. | ||
| Pretty For The People | ||
| R.U. | ||
| Ba-lu-ee-du | ||
| Blue-Binsky |
Video
A. K. Salim Pretty For The People (1957)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SVY17092
- MG 12118
Labels
- Savoy Jazz
- Savoy Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Vinyl
- LP
- Mono
- 1st Pressing
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Saxophone | Pepper Adams |
| Bass | Paul Chambers |
| Congas | Chino Pozo |
| Drums | Max Roach |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Leader | A.K. Salim |
| Arranged By | A.K. Salim |
| Piano | Wynton Kelly |
| Producer | Ozzie Cadena |
| Remastered By | Paul Reid III |
| Tenor Saxophone | Johnny Griffin |
| Trombone | Buster Cooper |
| Trumpet | Kenny Dorham |
Notes
- Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey, September 17, 1957
- "John Griffin appears courtesy of Blue Note records"
- 1st US pressing. Red labels with silver text and "deep groove" both sides. Laminated paste-on front.
- Recorded in New York, 1957.
- Kenny Dorham is misspelled as "Kinney" Dorham on the front cover but not on the back.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 075679300621
- Matrix / Runout: RVG MG12118A X20
- Matrix / Runout: RVG MG12118B X20
About AK Salim
American jazz composer and arranger.
Real Name
- Ahmad Kharab Salim né Albert Atkinson
Name Vars
- A. K. Salem
- A. K. Salim
- A. Salim
- A.K. Salem
- A.K.Salim
- AK Salim
- Ahmad Khalab Salim
- Ahmad Kharab Salim
- Ahmad Khatab \
- Salim
- Atkinson
Aliases
- Albert Atkinson