The Thinking Man's Trombone

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

Reception
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

 * 1) "Salty Papa" (Al Grey) – 5:50
 * 2) "Don't Cry Baby" (James P. Johnson, Saul Bernie, Stella Unger) – 2:24
 * 3) "Stranded" (Frank Foster) – 5:30
 * 4) "Rompin'" (Foster) – 4:00
 * 5) "King Bee" (Al Grey) – 6:14
 * 6) "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young) – 2:32
 * 7) "Al-amo" (Thad Jones) – 5:25
 * 8) "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)