Ten Gallon Shuffle is the first recording released by the New York–based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin (following 13 previous releases by the Los Angeles–based Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band). The composition Ten Gallon Shuffle was originally commissioned by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity for the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra.

Ten Gallon Shuffle
Studio album by
Released1984
RecordedMad Hatter Studio, Los Angeles, California, 24–25 May 1984
GenreJazz
Length49:58
LabelBMG Victor / Baystate / Ascent
Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra chronology
Ten Gallon Shuffle
(1984)
Wishing Peace
(1986)
Toshiko Akiyoshi – Lew Tabackin Big Band chronology
European Memoirs
(1982)
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Track listing

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All songs composed and arranged by Toshiko Akiyoshi:

LP side A

  1. "Ten Gallon Shuffle" – 5:14
  2. "Fading Beauty" – 7:22
  3. "Jamming at Carnegie Hall" – 9:51

LP side B

  1. "Blue Dream" – 15:57
  2. "Happy Hoofer" – 8:35

Personnel

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  • Victor (Japan) Records (Baystate) RVC RJL 8098
  • Ascent Records ASC 1004
  • Allmusic