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This LP is a reprise of Benny Carter’s brilliant Further Definitions session of 1961 and, like most sequels, it is not quite on the same [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: Lionel Hampton’s classic live version of “Star Dust” at this “Just Jazz” concert is rightfully acclaimed, and remains one of [More]
The Four Freshmen and Five Guitars is a 1959 album by The Four Freshmen. Track listing: “Rain” (Eugene Ford, Carey Morgan, Arthur Swanstrom) – 2:24 [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: This CD reissue contains a sleepy trio session by guitarist Barney Kessel who teams up with bassist Kenny Napper and [More]
Ella Fitzgerald – Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me (Duke Ellington). September 4, 1956. “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me” (also written as [More]
“Poème” (Jack Montrose). From “Music To Listen To Red Norvo By” (1957). Personnel: Red Norvo – vibraphone Red Mitchell – bass Bill Smith – clarinet [More]
Personnel: Harry Edison – trumpet Dicky Wells – trombone Lester Young – tenor saxophone Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone Marlowe Morris – piano Barney Kessel – [More]
“(It Takes) Two to Tango” (Al Hoffman, Dick Manning) Personnel: Lester Young – tenor saxophone, vocals Oscar Peterson – piano Barney Kessel – guitar Ray Brown [More]
“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” (Fields, McHugh) Personnel: Lester Young – tenor saxophone Oscar Peterson – piano Barney Kessel – guitar Ray Brown – [More]
“Autumn Leaves” (Joseph Cosma) Personnel: Barney Kessel – guitar Jim Richardson – bass, Tony Mann – drums