Ivan Jullien Big Band's Secret Service (recorded 1971, released 1972) by request

 

Again, wow.  Gorgeous cover art there, evidently a perfectly apt photo of an existing building wall.

The discogs page for the big band is here, with the compendium all its plentiful members, note the presence of Bernard Lubat. Leader is trumpeter Jullien of whom of course I know nothing.  This particular release info here.  This time our beloved Andre Ceccerelli does appear as drummer.

Typical big band sounds, opening with a Gershwin composition from Porgy and Bess, continuing on with compositions from Ivan Jullien. The following 2 in particular are from him, Running with Ruthi:

And the tenderness of Meet Mickey:

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