This is Jimmy and Doug’s highly successful debut recording together, “...impeccable selection of tunes, sidemen, performances . ...A faultless album ...” (Takashi Kubota, Swing Journal January 1980) “Highly listenable for guitar enthusiasts, and those who prefer the lighter sounds in jazz.” (Nevil Shrimshire, Jazz Journal International, January 1980)

Of this unique recording of a father-and-son team, Chicago Tribune of June 8, 1980 summed up quite eloquently, “Duets is an unassuming title for one of the loveliest recordings of this or any other year - a SteepleChase album on which guitarist Jimmy Raney joins his guitarist-son, Doug Raney, in a musical dialog so closely knit that often it is hard to tell which Raney is taking the lead...”

“…one of the loveliest recordings of this or any other year …” (Larry Kart, Chicago Tribune) “…filled with excellent performances this album will satisfy you completely…” (Takashi Kubota, Swing Journal) “…highly listenable for guitar enthusiasts, and those who prefer the lighter sounds in jazz.” (Nevil Skrimshire, Jazz Journal) Previously issued on SCCD 31118 & SCCD 31134

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