André Previn Plays Songs by Jerome Kern explained

André Previn Plays Songs by Jerome Kern
Type:	studio
Artist:	André Previn
Cover:	Previn_Plays_Jerome_Kern.jpg
Border:	yes
Released:	1959
Recorded:	February 26 and March 10, 1959
Studio:	Contemporary's Studio, Los Angeles
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	43:10
Label:	Contemporary, M 3567, S 7567
Producer:	Lester Koenig
Chronology:	André Previn
Prev Title:	King Size!
Prev Year:	1958
Next Title:	West Side Story
Next Year:	1959

André Previn Plays Songs by Jerome Kern is a solo jazz album by André Previn. It was intended as a homage to composer Jerome Kern. It was recorded in February and March 1959.

Track listing

1. "Long Ago (And Far Away)" - 5:27
2. "Sure Thing" - 3:22
3. "A Fine Romance" - 2:38
4. "They Didn't Believe Me" - 5:39
5. "All the Things You Are" - 3:52
6. "Whip-Poor-Will" - 4:27
7. "Ol' Man River" - 6:01
8. "Why Do I Love You" - 4:07
9. "Go Little Boat" - 4:03
10. "Put Me to the Test" - 3:31

Tracks 1-5 recorded on February 26, 1959; tracks 6-10 on March 10, 1959

Personnel

• André Previn - piano
• Howard Holzer - sound
• Phil De Lancie - digital remastering (1991 re-release)