Big Blues

by Jim Hall, Art Farmer

Overview

Fluegelhornist Art Farmer and guitarist Jim Hall had a regular group for a time in the mid-'60s but (with one exception) didn't play together again until this 1978 LP. It's an unusual effort for CTI in that it is a quintet set without added horns, strings, or keyboards. Farmer and Hall are joined by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, bassist Michael Moore, and drummer Steve Gadd for two standards, the title cut, and a jazz adaptation of a piece by Ravel. Since Farmer and Hall have long had very complementary styles (both being lyrical, harmonically advanced, and thoughtful in their improvisations), it is little surprise that this set is a complete success. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	12/17/2013
Label:	King Japan
UPC:	4988003443870
Rank:	79001

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Art Farmer   Primary Artist,Flugelhorn
Jim Hall   Primary Artist,Guitar
James Hall   Primary Artist
Michael Moore   Bass
Mike Mainieri   Vibraphone
Steve Gadd   Drums
Mike Moore   Bass

Technical Credits

Jim Hall   Performer,Composer
Didier C. Deutsch   Liner Notes
Benny Golson   Composer
Creed Taylor   Producer
Thad Jones   Composer
Art Farmer   Performer
Maurice Ravel   Composer
James Hall   Performer