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Kenny Drew Trio is an album by pianist Kenny Drew, recorded in 1956 and released on Riverside. The album features Drew’s tribute to jazz patron Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter “Blues for Nica”.

Track listing:
Side one
1. “Caravan” Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol 4:56
2. “Come Rain or Come Shine” Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer 6:08
3. “Ruby, My Dear” Thelonious Monk 5:46
4. “Weird-O” Hank Mobley 4:04
Side two
1. “Taking A Chance On Love” Vernon Duke, John Latouche, Ted Fetter 4:42
2. “When You Wish Upon a Star” Leigh Harline, Ned Washington 5:19
3. “Blues for Nica” Kenny Drew 5:31
4. “It’s Only a Paper Moon” Harold Arlen, E. Y. “Yip” Harburg, Billy Rose 6:25

Personnel:
Kenny Drew – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Philly Joe Jones – drums

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Released: 1956
Recorded: September 20 & 26, 1956
New York City
Studio: Reeves Sound Studios
Length: 42:51
Label: Riverside
RLP 12-224
Producer: Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer