The First Concert

'Packaged in a clear-tray jewel case with a photo-illustrated 8-page booklet that includes credits, notes, release information, and tracklist.

Recorded July 2, 1944 at Philharmonic Auditorium, Hollywood.

This landmark concert was Verve Records' founder Norman Granz's first presentation - a concert hall jazz program planned as a jam session. This recording stands as the first recording in Verve's catalog as well - marking its fiftieth anniversary this year (i.e., the year this recording was released)

Total Playing Time 62:41

Original recording produced by Norman Granz

Reissued in 1994 at the time of Verve's 50th Anniversary.

Made in U.S.A.
Printed in the USA.


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