Nocturne Records was an interesting label. Co-founded in 1954 by drummer Roy Harte and bassist Harry Babasin, the company was based in Hollywood with a focus on West Coast jazz. Initially, it was a way for the two musicians to record jazz their way.
The house pianist early on was Jimmy Rowles, who teamed with Harte and Babasin to form the label's backing…
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