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SAVANT

YOU CAN'T LOSE WITH THE BLUES

$16.63

Details

Artist
Lafayette, Harris Jr
Format
CD
Label
SAVANT
Released
Dec 06, 2019
Catalog #
SAVT2178.2
UPC
633842217826

About

Baltimorean pianist LAFAYETTE HARRIS JR. Is known for an energetic sense of rhythmic vitality, a tasty, full bodied musical approach to the keyboard, and a sensibility drenched in the blues. A staple at the Lenox Lounge in Harlem for a number of years as well as a member of various aggregations led by Max Roach, Harris' new recording reflects this experience as well as a myriad of influences, from boogie-woogie legend Sammy Price to Kenny Barron and Barry Harris, all of whom encouraged Lafayette as an up-and-coming player. Bassist Peter Washington brings a forceful sense of rhythm and lyrically rounded solos to the date, and drummer Lewis Nash keeps the rhythms swinging strongly and as steady as a Swiss watch. A thoughtful setlist and sterling sound from the Van Gelder Studio makes this a self-recommending album.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 He's My Guy 03:26
    Track
    1
    Title
    He's My Guy
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Gene De Paul, Don Raye
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  2. 2 I Love You, Yes I Do 04:11
    Track
    2
    Title
    I Love You, Yes I Do
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Guy B. Wood, Ed Seiler, Sol Marcus, Henry Glover, Sally Nix
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  3. 3 Blues for Barry Harris 05:03
    Track
    3
    Title
    Blues for Barry Harris
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Lafayette Harris Jr.
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  4. 4 Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin' 04:20
    Track
    4
    Title
    Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin'
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Joe Greene
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  5. 5 7 Lively Arts: Ev'ry Time we say Goodbye 04:55
    Track
    5
    Title
    7 Lively Arts: Ev'ry Time we say Goodbye
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Cole Porter
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  6. 6 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 03:29
    Track
    6
    Title
    Things Ain't What They Used to Be
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Mercer Ellington
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  7. 7 Love Me in a Special Way 05:33
    Track
    7
    Title
    Love Me in a Special Way
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    El DeBarge
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  8. 8 Bloomdido 03:34
    Track
    8
    Title
    Bloomdido
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Charlie Parker
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  9. 9 You Can't Lose With the Blues 06:43
    Track
    9
    Title
    You Can't Lose With the Blues
    Duration
    06:43
    Composer
    Lafayette Harris Jr.
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  10. 10 Rich, Young and Pretty: Wonder Why 05:16
    Track
    10
    Title
    Rich, Young and Pretty: Wonder Why
    Duration
    05:16
    Composer
    Nicholas Brodszky
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  11. 11 Please Send Me Someone to Love 05:32
    Track
    11
    Title
    Please Send Me Someone to Love
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Percy Mayfield
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash
  12. 12 The Juicy Blues 05:05
    Track
    12
    Title
    The Juicy Blues
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Lafayette Harris Jr.
    Performer
    Lafayette Harris Jr., Peter Washington, Lewis Nash