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Billy BauerLet's Have A Session · The Billy Bauer QuartetsFormatCDLabelFresh Sound RecordsCatalogue no.FSRCD 516Barcode8427328605168ConditionBrand new, factory sealedTrack Listing01. Somebody Loves Me 2:38
02. September In The Rain 2:58
03. A Ghost Of A Chance 3:06
04. 'S Wonderful 2:28
05. Easy Walkin' Blues 2:52
06. Out Of Nowhere 2:42
07. These Foolish Things 3:15
08. (Back Home In) Indiana 2:23
09. It's A Blue World 4:12
10. Maybe I Love You Too Much 2:34
11. Lincoln Tunnel 4:06
12. Night Cruise 4:47
13. Too Marvellous 3:01
14. Lady Estelle's Dream 3:40
15. You'd Be So Nice 3:14
16. When It's Sleepy Time Down South 3:47
17. The Way You Look Tonight 3:40
18. Lullaby Of The Leaves 4:01
19. Moon Mist 2:12 Total time: 61:35 min.Album Information
Billy Bauer was the most celebrated guitarist in early modern jazz, winning more awards than any other on the instrument and establishing an enviable reputation as a member of the Woody Herman rhythm section. As a longtime sideman for Lennie Tristano and Lee Konitz, he made some brilliant recordings showcasing his magisterial authority with contrapuntal lines.
Despite his long career as a sideman, he did only two recording dates as a leader, both quartet sessions, compiled in this CD. In them he managed at all times to extract the greatest tenderness from his instrument. Playing with soul, swinging subtly, straight ahead or lightly as the need arose, he accomplished the rare and difficult feat of combining good jazz with accessibility.
Album DetailsSources:
Tracks #1-8, from the 10" album "Let's Have a Session" (Audio Lab AAL-5501)
Tracks #9-19, from the 12" album "Billy Bauer, Plectrist" (Norgran MGN-1082)
Personnel on "Let's Have a Session":
Billy Bauer (guitar), Tony Aless (piano), Arnold Fishkin (bass), Don Lamond (drums).
Recorded in New York City, April 1955
Personnel on "Plectrist":
Billy Bauer (guitar), Andrew Ackers (piano), Milt Hinton (bass), Osie Johnson (drums).
Recorded in New York City, May 1956
Sessions supervised by Charlie Mack (#1-8) and Norman Granz (#9-12)
Original liner notes by Michael Tristano (Ad Lib), unknown (Norgran)
This CD compilation produced by Jordi Pujol
© 2008 by Fresh Sound Records
Hi Fi · Digitally Remastered
Blue Moon Producciones Discograficas, S.L.
