After the Jazztet that he co-led with tenor-saxophonist Benny Golson broke up, flugelhornist Art Farmer led a pianoless quartet during 1963-64 with guitarist Jim Hall. For this reissue in the Atlantic Jazzlore series, Farmer and Hall are joined by bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Walter Perkins. Their repertoire is a bit surprising since four of the five songs were veteran swing standards; all but Miles Davis’s obscure “Swing Spring.” Hall (who has “I’m Gettin’ Sentimental over You” as his feature) was a perfect musical partner for Farmer since both musicians have mellow sounds and thoughtful improvising styles that are more complex than expected. This 1987 reissue is well worth picking up. The group only lasted long enough to make three records, all of which are out-of-print.
Thus album is not OOP. It’s available as a Speakers Corner reissue that sounds great. I bought it last year and it’s still available from Acoustic Sounds and likely the other usual places. It’s a great album.
That may be, but you did tell readers the record is out of print, and that’s just not the case currently. I just wanted to set it straight because for those who do play records still it’s well worth acquiring on vinyl.
What shall I listen to whilst I have my dinner?
Ah Qobuz have a new selection featuring female jazz artists.
I was quite sceptical (born that way) and after one or two efforts that might well have had a home on the BBC light programme I then discovered a few unknown names and gems,
