Introducing Carl Perkins Explained
| Introducing Carl Perkins |
| Type: | Album |
| Cover: | Introducing Carl Perkins.jpg |
| Released: | 1956 |
| Recorded: | 1955 |
| Studio: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 38:24 |
| Label: | Dootone
DL 211 |
| Producer: | Dootsie Williams |
Introducing Carl Perkins is the sole album led by American jazz pianist Carl Perkins recorded in 1955 and released on the Dootone label the following year.[1] [2]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Recorded two years before legendary West Coast pianist's death. ... Six Perkins originals make this an important document. He was an important sideman. Here as a leader he shows his true worth".
Track listing
All compositions by Carl Perkins except where noted
- "Way Cross Town" – 3:40
- "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 3:28
- "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:15
- "Marblehead" – 3:40
- "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:13
- "Westside" – 2:05
- "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:45
- "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:03
- "Why Do I Care" – 4:00
- "Lilacs in the Rain" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) – 3:25
- "Carl's Blues" – 4:50
Personnel
Notes and References
- https://www.bsnpubs.com/la/dootone/dootone.html Both Sides Now: Dootone/Dooto Album Discography
- https://attictoys.com/carl-perkins-discography/ Carl Perkins discography
