Enoch Light and the Light Brigade

The Profile

American studio orchestra led by bandleader and producer Enoch Light, known for space‑age pop and big‑band albums engineered for high‑fidelity stereo and featuring top session players.

Led by Enoch Light; American studio/big‑band outfit associated with Command Records and later Project 3; known for audiophile stereo productions and space‑age pop aesthetics; frequent collaborators included Dick Hyman and Tony Mottola.

A big-band jazz outing with space-age and exotica flavors. Pleasant, relaxed, more aperitif than masterpiece. Highlights include the presence of Dick Hyman, Tony Mottola, and Nick Perito. Overall verdict: engaging but not exceptional (3/5).