The Thinking Man's Trombone
# The Thinking Man's Trombone

The Thinking Man's Trombone is an album by trombonist Al Grey released in 1960 on Argo Records.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "A boppish trombonist who was a master at using the plunger mute (crossing over into swing), Grey holds his own on this set ... Swinging and witty music".

## Track listing

* "Salty Papa" (Al Grey) – 5:50
* "Don't Cry Baby" (James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, Stella Unger) – 2:24
* "Stranded" (Frank Foster) – 5:30
* "Rompin'" (Foster) – 4:00
* "King Bee" (Al Grey) – 6:14
* "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young) – 2:32
* "Al-amo" (Thad Jones) – 5:25
* "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) – 2:24

## Personnel

* Al Grey – trombone, bandleader
* Joe Newman – trumpet
* Benny Powell – trombone
* Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone
* Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
* Eddie Higgins – piano (tracks 1-7)
* Freddie Green – guitar (tracks 1-7)
* Ed Jones – bass (tracks 1-7)
* Sonny Payne – drums (tracks 1-7)
