The King and I (The Mastersounds album)

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The King and I

Studio album by The Mastersounds

Released

1957

Recorded

September 19, 1957
Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Jazz

Label

World Pacific PJM 405

Producer

Richard Bock

The Mastersounds chronology

Jazz Showcase
(1957)

The King and I
(1957)

Kismet
(1958)

The King and I (subtitled A Jazz Interpretation by the Mastersounds) is an album by The Mastersounds led by vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery with pianist Richie Crabtree, bassist Monk Montgomery and drummer Benny Barth featuring performances of tunes from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II musical The King and I recorded in 1957 and released on the World Pacific label.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The Mastersounds turn the music into jazz, but they keep the melodies in mind during their solos. The results are both respectful and swinging, well worth searching for by fans of the vibes quartet sound and the score of The King and I".

Track listing

All compositions by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

"Medley: I Have Dreamed/The Puzzlement/Something Wonderful" - 9:50
"Dance of the Siamese Children" - 4:08
"Getting to Know You" - 2:13
"My Lord and Master" - 4:07
"Medley: Hello, Young Lovers/Whistle a Happy Tune" - 3:29
"We Kiss in the Shadows" - 2:50
"Shall We Dance" - 4:10
"Epilogue" - 9:45

Personnel

Buddy Montgomery - vibraphone
Richie Crabtree - piano
Monk Montgomery - electric bass
Benny Barth - drums

References

The Mastersounds Catalog accessed March 4, 2016
Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. World Pacific Album Discography accessed March 4, 2016
^ Yanow, Scott. The King and I – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2016.

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The Mastersounds	The King and I (1957) Kismet (1958) Flower Drum Song (1958) Ballads and Blues (1959)
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Stage	The King and I (musical)
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