In December 1953, trumpeter Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge recorded The Strolling Mr. Eldridge for Norman Granz's Clef label. Eldridge was a member of Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic showcase of tour and recording all-stars.
The album was released during the "speed wars," when Columbia's 33 1/3 and RCA's 45 rpm formats were in fierce competition. Many label…
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