Born To Be Blue

Amazon.com The fluent guitarist shines in the company of big tenor Ike Quebec and pianist Sonny Clark on this reissue, recorded in late 1961 and early 1962. Though well versed in bebop and inspired a great deal by Charlie Parker, Green relished beautiful ballad melodies and the soulfulness of the blues. Both are readily on display here, especially considering the fact that both Quebec and Clark had similar tastes. Green handles slower tunes such as "My One and Only Love" and "Count Every Star" with extreme care and sensitivity, showing wonderful melodic creativity embellished by quick, crafty runs. The title track (offered in two versions) showcases Quebec's dense but delicate tenor, which betrays a notable Ben Webster influence. Of particular note are Green's molten readings of an uptempo "Someday My Prince Will Come" and of Bird's "Cool Blues." --Marc Greilsamer Product description Title: Born To Be Blue Label: Blue Note Format: CD Country: US Released: 1994 Genre: Jazz Style: Bop, Cool Jazz 1 Someday My Prince Will Come 6:26 2 Born To Be Blue 4:52 3 Born To Be Blue (Alternate Take) 4:33 4 If I Should Lose You 6:02 5 Back In Your Own Back Yard 8:02 6 My One And Only Love 5:47 7 Count Every Star 6:18 8 Cool Blues 7:42 9 Outer Space 8:40 Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on December 11, 1961 and March 1, 1962 (#7). #3, 8: Previously unissued and does not appear on LP configuration. Printed in Canada. Barcode and other identifiers Barcode 077778443223 Matrix / Runout 84432 01# 03-24-94 SP 1-1-2 EMI JAX Mould SID Code ifpi 1635
ASIN: B000005HDG
VSKU: LFV.B000005HDG.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:GREEN,GRANT
Binding: Audio cd
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Condition Notes: CD Very Good - Case is in great condition. Comes with all artwork. Disc quality is near perfect. Guarantee in working condition.