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A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper
Studio album by Jimmy Knepper
Released	1957
Recorded	September 1957
Studio	NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:59
Label	Bethlehem BCP 77
Producer	Lee Kraft
Jimmy Knepper chronology
New Faces (1957) A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper (1957) The Pepper-Knepper Quintet (1958)

A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1957 and originally released on the Bethlehem label. The album was rereleased in 1977 as Idol of the Flies.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "The music is essentially cool-toned bop with six standards and three Knepper originals all being given swinging treatment".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Knepper except where noted.

1. "Love Letters" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) – 5:05
2. "Ogling Ogre" – 3:42
3. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) – 4:41
4. "How High the Moon" (Morgan Lewis, Nancy Hamilton) – 3:58
5. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 4:38
6. "Idol of the Flies" – 5:46
7. "Close as Pages in a Book" (Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Fields) – 4:22
8. "Avid Admirer" – 4:59
9. "Irresistible You" (Don Raye, Gene de Paul) – 4:05

Personnel

• Jimmy Knepper – trombone
• Gene Roland – trumpet, vocals (tracks 5, 7 & 9)
• Gene Quill – alto saxophone (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8)
• Bill Evans (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8), Bob Hammer (tracks 5, 7 & 9) – piano
• Teddy Kotick – bass
• Dannie Richmond – drums

References

1. Bethlehem Records catalog accessed February 22, 2017
2. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Bethlehem Discography, Part 2: BCP-1 12-inch LP Series (1955–1960) accessed February 22, 2017
3. Fitzgerald, M. Jimmy Knepper Leader Entry accessed February 22, 2017
4. ^ Yanow, Scott. Idol of the Flies – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

• Jimmy Knepper albums
• 1957 albums
• Bethlehem Records albums