[Dixielandjazz] Question about trumpet version of "Unforgettable"

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Wed Jun 17 15:58:31 PDT 2009


Scott Anthony wrote [in part]:
> .........I've been wondering about this for a long time. The  
> Dartmouth College radio station in the late '60s used to sign off  
> with a beautiful trumpet solo version of Nat King Cole's  
> "Unforgettable." Anybody ever heard such a version and can enlighten  
> me on who the trumpet player was?

Dear Scott,
As none of the DJML US oldies have responded, may I offer a memory  
prompt?
The Billy May orch recorded a popular non-vocal version of  
"Forgettable" in Hollywood for Capitol on 7 January 1952.
I was available on an EP, including here in Australia. However, it is  
not in my collection.
Two great trumpet candidates in the recording band at that time were  
John Best and Manny Klein.
Just a thought.
Very kind regards,
Bill. 



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