This particular EP dates from before his period of greatest fame, when he penned arrangements for Basie and Sinatra and whipped up scores for the movies. "Irish Stew" is from about 1954, and consists of Hefti's takes on four familiar Irish tunes.
The record is an early example of his technique of using voices as an instrumental choir, something he would continue on some Epic records that gained a certain amount of popularity.
Label "X" also had Hefti do an EP called "Scottish Broth" This was combined with the Irish-themed record to make a 10-inch LP. For the Scottish cover, Hefti was depicted with a set of bagpipes, which I suppose was an improvement over the breeches, bow tie and concertina he affects here. As far as I know, he confined his instrumental prowess to the trumpet on actual recordings.
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Absolutely charming - thank you so much for this - would love to listen to the Scotish Broth as well if you have that, if not then thanks again for this - you always broaden my listening range with your wonderful shares.
Mac - I don't have that one, sorry! Thanks for your note!
There's some amazing stuff on the X and Vik labels that's almost disappeared from the face of the earth. Thanks for resurrecting this piece! Happy St. Patty's Day to ye!
Terrific Neal Hefti, unknown to me, many thanks.
Any more Hefti most welcome.
Algy.
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