Joe Albany, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – Two’s Company (SCCD 31019)

SCCD 31019 Two's Company / Joe Albany & Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen

Charlie Parker’s favourite pianist, though never recorded with him, Joe Albany (1924 – 1988 ) was legendary in his time. After a lengthy seclusion from the scene. Rediscovered in the 70s just in time to leave some great recordings.

“… The best music comes on Two’s Company , where the duets with bassist NHØP are elaborately conceived and confidently despatched …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ, new edition)

1. Out of nowhere (Green/Heyman)
2. What's new (Haggart/Burke)
3. Lullaby in rhythm (Edgar Sampson)
4. Birdtown birds (Joe Albany)
5. Lover man (Ram Ramirez)
6. If you could see me now (Tadd Dameron)
7. Star eyes (DePaul/Raye)

UPC/EAN: 716043101924