R&R

R&R

by Ruby BraffRuby Braff

Overview

During 1979-1981, the great stride pianist Ralph Sutton recorded an extensive series of albums for the tiny Chaz label. Included in the releases were a quartet set with cornetist Ruby Braff, bassist Jack Lesberg, and drummer Gus Johnson, and a duet project with Braff. All of the Sutton dates were elusive and out of print for years, until Chiaroscuro began reissuing some of these valuable sets. This CD has all 11 of the selections from the quartet album and eight out of the 12 duets; hopefully the remaining four duos will be reissued in the future. Braff and Sutton both had the knack of hinting at earlier greats while still sounding very much like themselves. In fact, those who are familiar with the cornetist will have no trouble identifying him within a few notes. Among the 19 songs that are happily swung are such gems as "Shoe Shine Boy," "Sweethearts on Parade," "You Can Depend on Me," "Sunday," "I Would Do Anything for You," and "Dinah." While never wandering too far from the melodies, the two lead voices consistently come up with plenty of fresh ideas and always show their enthusiasm and affection for the vintage music. Easily recommended to fans of small-group swing and trad.

Product Details

Release Date: 02/04/2003
Label: Chiaroscuro Records
UPC: 0091454021123
catalogNumber: 211
Rank: 99017

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ruby Braff   Primary Artist,Cornet
Gus Johnson   Drums
Jack Lesberg   Bass

Technical Credits

Claude Hopkins   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
Ned Miller   Composer
Dorothy Parker   Composer
Charles Baron   Producer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Alexander Hill   Composer
Benny Krueger   Composer
Hank O'Neal   Reissue Producer
John Orr   Engineer
Ralph Rainger   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Sam M. Lewis   Composer
Dick Sudhalter   Liner Notes
Paul Bacon   Cover Design
Bobby Williams   Composer
Joe Young   Composer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Harry Akst   Composer
Chester Conn   Composer
Grahm Prince   Composer
Charlie Baron   Producer
John Bates   Engineer

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