JIM HALL – Jazz Guitar (Waxtime Reissue) – LP – 180g Vinyl [JAN 16]

Description

LP – 180g Black Vinyl housed in a deluxe sleeve (2026 Waxtime Reissue).

Limited edition pressing of ‘Jazz Guitar‘, the debut album as leader by the late great guitarist Jim Hall (1930 – 2023) best known at the time of this recording as a member of the Jimmy Giuffre 3. 180g one off audiophile pressing, housed in a deluxe sleeve.

“Jim Hall, a vital member of the Jimmy Giuffre 3, makes his debut as a group leader here, and a handsome one it is. The collection, as Giuffre states in the notes, is loose and easy, with an ‘old blues’ feeling. Jim is a sensitive and talented guitarist. His respect for the ‘old blues’ feel comes through on Duke’s Things Ain’t What They Used To Be‘. Perkins comes through as a pulsing pianist, often exciting on his solo spots. Mitchell remains one of the consistently fine bassists on the scene. The group achieves a quiet, almost subdued feeling throughout. Hall’s comping behind the other soloists is always tasty and interesting. Listen to Things Ain’t What They Used T0 Be’ for the Hallmark of the group.”

– **** Dom Cerull, DownBeat

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Stompin’ at the Savoy
2. Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
3. This Is Always
4. Thanks for the Memory
5. Tangerine

Side B
1. Stella By Starlight
2. 9.20 Special
3. Deep in a Dream
4. Look for the Silver Lining
5. Seven Come Eleven