Louis Smith – Louisville (SCCD 31552)

Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, the two pillars of bebop are the inspiration behind Louis Smith’s new album «� Louisville� » with the sequel title to his Blue Note release some 45 years ago is «� Smithville� ».

On his earlier release with bebop theme “The Bopsmith” SCCD 31489 JazzTimes’ Greg Robinson wrote, “ This is an enjoyable album of first-class modern bebop. Tumpeter Smith … is a refined player who combines the jubilant flourish of Clifford Brown with a straightforward lyricism of Kenny Dorham … Smith has a pleasant, compact tone and an ample reservoir of ideas …”

1. Buzzy (Charlie Parker)
2. Isfahan (Billy Strayhorn)
3. Algo Bueno (Dizzy Gillespie)
4. I'll Close My Eyes (Kaye/Reid)
5. Ande (Louis Smith)
6. For All We Know (S/Coots Lewis)
7. Days Of Wine And Roses (Henry Mancini)
8. Scrapple From The Apple (Charlie Parker)

UPC/EAN: 716043155224