In December 1961, Forrest's manager Richard Carpenter was quoted in Jet saying that Forrest had still not received more than $20,000 in Night Train royalities owed himdespite a settlement with labels.
You'll hear why on Sit Down and Relax.
JazzWax tracks: Jimmy Forrest's Sit Down and Relax
JazzWax clip: Here's Jimmy Forrest on Rocks in My Bed, a deep blues from Sit Down and Relax...
This story appears courtesy of JazzWax by Marc Myers.
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