Tuba Sounds

Tuba Sounds is the debut album by tuba player Ray Draper recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating: "His solos are sometimes a touch awkward rhythmically and it takes one a little while to get used to his sound in this setting but, overall, this is a successful effort". The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings describes the album as “an impressive debut” for Draper, who was only 16 when it was recorded.

Track listing
All compositions by Ray Draper except as indicated
 * 1) "Terry Anne" (Webster Young) - 6:39
 * 2) "You're My Thrill" (Sidney Clare, Jay Gorney) - 6:48
 * 3) "Pivot" (Mal Waldron) - 5:13
 * 4) "Jackie's Dolly" - 4:54
 * 5) "Mimi's Interlude" - 8:14
 * 6) "House of Davis" (Webster Young) - 5:28

Personnel

 * Ray Draper - tuba
 * Webster Young - trumpet
 * Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
 * Mal Waldron - piano
 * Spanky DeBrest - bass
 * Ben Dixon - drums

Production

 * Bob Weinstock - supervisor
 * Rudy Van Gelder - engineer