Tal Farlow - Cookin' On All Burners LP
Another pickup from the WUSC record show, my annual version of the Crack House. LP is in remarkably good condition considering it is a radio station record. Then again, the student-run station plays college/alternative rock. This record probably never got a second look from any of its potential players.
Review and info:
On the fifth of six Concord albums (a surprising amount of activity considering that he only played locally in the New England area during most of 1957-1975), the brilliant bop-based guitarist Tal Farlow performs concise renditions (none over six and a half minutes in length) of nine standards with pianist James Williams, bassist Gary Mazzaroppi, and drummer Vinnie Johnson. Highlights of the excellent straight-ahead date include "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," "I've Got the World on a String," "Love Letters," and "Just Friends." ~ Scott Yanow
Recorded at Soundmixers, New York, New York in August 1982. Includes liner notes by Gordon Raddue.
Tal Farlow Quartet: Tal Farlow (guitar); James Williams (piano); Gary Mazzaroppi (bass); Vinnie Johnson (drums).
Personnel: Tal Farlow (guitar); James Williams (piano); Vinnie Johnson (drums).