Jim Hall/Red Mitchell Explained

Jim Hall/Red Mitchell
Type:Live album
Artist:Jim Hall and Red Mitchell
Cover:Jim Hall Red Mitchell.jpg
Released:1978
Recorded:January 20 and 21, 1978
Venue:Sweet Basil, New York City
Genre:Jazz
Length:39:29
Label:Artists House
AH 5
Producer:John Snyder
Chronology:Jim Hall
Prev Title:Commitment
Prev Year:1976
Next Title:Big Blues
Next Year:1979

Jim Hall/Red Mitchell is a live album by guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Red Mitchell recorded at Sweet Basil Jazz Club in 1978 and released by the Artists House label.[1] [2]

Reception

Allmusic reviewer by Scott Yanow called it a "lyrical, introverted, and sometimes exquisite set of duets" and said "Hall and Mitchell always had big ears, and although the music is at a low volume and the duo stretches out ... there are no sleepy moments".

Track listing

All compositions by Jim Hall except where noted

  1. "Big Blues" − 6:23
  2. "Beautiful" (Red Mitchell) − 7:50
  3. "Waltz New" − 5:05
  4. "Fly Me to the Moon" (Bart Howard) − 6:18
  5. "Blue Dove" (Traditional) − 9:15
  6. "Osaka Express" − 4:38

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jimhallmusic.com/discography.aspx Jimm Hall discography
  2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Artists_House.htm Jazzlists: Artsts House discography