Too Close For Comfort - Harry James & Ernie Andrews live at the 1965 Monterey Jazz Festival

Too Close For Comfort (live) - Harry James and His Orchestra, 1965 Written by George David Weiss, Jerry Bock, and Lawrence Holofcener Arranged by Ernie Wilkins Recorded September 19, 1965 live at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California. That year the festival featured Harry James, Louis Armstrong, and Dizzy Gillespie in what was billed as the “The Trumpet Kings.” Released on Europa Jazz EJ-1022 and LRC CDC-9010 Probable personnel: Vocals – Ernie Andrews Trumpet, Leader – Harry James Trumpet – Nick Buono, Tom Porrello, Tony Scodwell, Rob Turk Trombone – Ray Sims, Joe Cadena Bass Trombone – Dave Wheeler Alto Saxophone – Joe Riggs, Bill Castell Tenor Saxophone – Corky Corcoran, Chick Carter Baritone Saxophone – Bob Achilles Piano – Jack Perciful Bass – Red Kelly Drums – Buddy Rich Excerpted from Chuck Par-Due’s YouTube video “Harry James & Buddy Rich- Sept 19, 1965 Monterey Jazz Festival“
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