The Art Farmer Quartet - Live at The Half-Note (1963) [2012 Japan 24-bit Remaster] CD-Rip

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.


Tracks:

01. Stompin' At The Savoy
02. Swing Spring
03. What's New
04. I want To Be Happy
05. I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You

Personnel:

Art Farmer - flugelhorn
Jim Hall - guitar
Steve Swallow - bass
Walter Perkins - drums