A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1957 and originally released on the Bethlehem label.[1][2] The album was rereleased in 1977 as Idol of the Flies.[3]

A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper
Studio album by Jimmy Knepper
Released	1957
Recorded	September 1957
Studio	NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:59
Label	Bethlehem BCP 77
Producer	Lee Kraft
Jimmy Knepper chronology
New Faces (1957) A Swinging Introduction to Jimmy Knepper (1957) The Pepper-Knepper Quintet (1958)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "The music is essentially cool-toned bop with six standards and three Knepper originals all being given swinging treatment".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Knepper except where noted.

1. "Love Letters" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) – 5:05
2. "Ogling Ogre" – 3:42
3. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) – 4:41
4. "How High the Moon" (Morgan Lewis, Nancy Hamilton) – 3:58
5. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 4:38
6. "Idol of the Flies" – 5:46
7. "Close as Pages in a Book" (Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Fields) – 4:22
8. "Avid Admirer" – 4:59
9. "Irresistible You" (Don Raye, Gene de Paul) – 4:05

Personnel

• Jimmy Knepper – trombone
• Gene Roland – trumpet, vocals (tracks 5, 7 & 9)
• Gene Quill – alto saxophone (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8)
• Bill Evans (tracks 1–4, 6 & 8), Bob Hammer (tracks 5, 7 & 9) – piano
• Teddy Kotick – bass
• Dannie Richmond – drums

References