You Dig? Sampler Platter: Lynn Seaton

Welcome to another You Dig? SAMPLER PLATTER!

🎶 On this episode, we spotlight the artistry of master bassist Lynn Seaton—a deeply musical voice heard across decades of jazz performance at the highest level. Featured here are selections from Lynn’s work as both sideman and leader, spanning big band, trio, and solo bass artistry.

🎧 Featured Tracks:

🎺 “Blues for Red”

From: Woody Herman – 50th Anniversary Tour

Label: Concord Jazz

Personnel Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Lynn Seaton Arranged By – Brad Williams (2) (tracks: 5), Frank Tiberi (tracks: 5), John Fedchock (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) Art Direction – Tom Burgess Baritone Saxophone – Mike Brignola Bass Trombone – Mark Lusk Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone – Woody Herman Coordinator [Musical] – John Fedchock Cover – Sylvia Barnes (2) Drums – Jim Rupp* Engineer [Assistant] – Brian Hague, Phil DeLancie* Engineer [Recording And Remix] – Phil Edwards Liner Notes – Gordon Raddue Mastered By – George Horn Photography By [Cover] – David Fischer (3) Piano – Brad Williams (2) Producer – Carl E. Jefferson Producer [Assistant] – Chris Long (7) Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Pinter Tenor Saxophone [Lead] – Frank Tiberi Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Dave Riekenberg Trombone – Paul McKee Trombone [Lead] – John Fedchock Trumpet – Bill Byrne, Les Lovitt, Mark Lewis (18), Ron Stout Trumpet [Lead] – Roger Ingram Woody Herman – Leader, clarinet, alto sax

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🎻 “Improvisation for Aubrey”

From: Solo Flights (1996)

Label: OmniTone

Personnel: Lynn Seaton – solo bass

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🎹 “Peggy’s Blue Skylight” (Charles Mingus)

From: Kenny Drew Jr. Trio

Album: Portraits of Charles Mingus & Thelonious Monk

Label: Claves Jazz

Personnel: Kenny Drew Jr. – piano Lynn Seaton – bass Drums – Marvin "Smitty" Smith ___________________

🥁 “Cute” composed by Neal Hefti

From: Butch Miles – Straight On Till Morning

Label: Nagel-Heyer Records

Personnel Frank Wes, Alex Saudargas Bob Ojeda Bill Porter Doug LAwrence Lynn Seaton Kenny Drew, Jr.

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