Oscar Pettiford became a major influence on a number of jazz artists along with fellow bassists Jimmy Blanton and Charles Mingus. Volume 2 was Pettiford's third album as a leader for the Bethlehem label and was recorded in 1955. This exceptional date features the horns of Donald Byrd, Ernie Royal and Bob Brookmeyer. Kamman's A' Commin', Minor 7th Heaven, Stardust, Bohemia After Dark, Oscalypso, Scorpio, Titoro, Don't Squawk, Another One
