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Jazz Guitar is the debut album by jazz guitarist Jim Hall recorded in early 1957 for the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

Ken Dryden (AllMusic)  wrote that the album “is a valuable introduction to the long, successful career of Jim Hall. The music sticks to familiar standards from the swing era and is often low key, much like the man himself.”

Track listing:
“Stompin’ at the Savoy” (Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, Edgar Sampson) – 4:04
“Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” (Mercer Ellington) – 4:44
“This Is Always” (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 2:49
“Thanks for the Memory” (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 5:15
“Tangerine” (Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer) – 3:56
“Stella By Starlight” (Victor Young, Ned Washington) – 3:10
“9:20 Special” (Earle Warren, Jack Palmer, William Engvick) – 5:42
“Deep in a Dream” (Jimmy Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) – 4:31
“Look for the Silver Lining” (Jerome Kern, Buddy DeSylva) – 3:14
“Seven Come Eleven” (Goodman, Charlie Christian) – 3:55

Personnel:
Jim Hall – guitar
Red Mitchell – bass
Carl Perkins – piano

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Released: 1957
Recorded: January 10 & 24, 1957
Los Angeles, CA
Length: 47:15
Label: Pacific Jazz
PJ 1227
Producer: Richard Bock