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Musica e Penumbra (Vol. 2) “Fats” Elpidio e seu Conjunto RCA Victor Brazil
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Alternate RCA UK cover of “Mmm Nice!” by arranger, composer and conductor Bob Thompson, his chorus and orchestra Recorded Aug. 1959.
Selected Personnel: Shelly Manne (drums), Larry Bunker (drums, perc.), Frank Capp (drums), Emil Richards (perc.), Bud Shank (Sax), Frank Rosolino (trombone), Ken Shroyer (trombone), Don Fagerquist (trumpet), Al Porcino (trumpet), Alton Hendrickson (guitar), Red Callender (horns).
Tracks: The Song is You, Younger than Springtime, People Will Say We’re in Love, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, While We’re Young, The Best Thing for you, Ain’t We Got Fun, Hello, Young Lovers, Do It Again, joie_de_vivre I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face, Playboy.
This record is a staple of any EZ listening/bachelor pad/lounge music library and features the most imaginative intrumentals with wordless vocal chorus. This is Thompson’s first LP. Here’s the U.S. release with cover girl Sandy Warner:

Tavernalar Krali HAYKO Kupa 4 Lusu Esliginde DT Records (I don’t know what I’m saying!)
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“The Most Mishige” Mickey Katz Capitol Records
Actually the illustration looks like it was also taken directly from here. And here’s a different album cover featuring the other chick!
Anders Als Die Andern Die Unverbesserlichen Vogue Records