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

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

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

Production