Tuba Sounds

Tuba Sounds is the debut album by tuba player Ray Draper recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Tuba Sounds
Studio album by Ray Draper
Released	1957
Recorded	March 15, 1957
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:16
Label	Prestige PRLP 7096
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Ray Draper chronology
Tuba Sounds (1957) The Ray Draper Quintet featuring John Coltrane (1957)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating: "His solos are sometimes a touch awkward rhythmically and it takes one a little while to get used to his sound in this setting but, overall, this is a successful effort".^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings describes the album as “an impressive debut” for Draper, who was only 16 when it was recorded.^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Ray Draper except as indicated

1. "Terry Anne" (Webster Young) - 6:39
2. "You're My Thrill" (Sidney Clare, Jay Gorney) - 6:48
3. "Pivot" (Mal Waldron) - 5:13
4. "Jackie's Dolly" - 4:54
5. "Mimi's Interlude" - 8:14
6. "House of Davis" (Webster Young) - 5:28

Personnel

• Ray Draper - tuba
• Webster Young - trumpet
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Mal Waldron - piano
• Spanky DeBrest - bass
• Ben Dixon - drums

Production

• Bob Weinstock - supervisor
• Rudy Van Gelder - engineer