George Shearing and Hank Jones – The Spirit Of 176 (1988) [Reissue 2003] [SACD / Concord Jazz – SACD-1009-6]

Title: George Shearing and Hank Jones – The Spirit Of 176 (1988) [Reissue 2003]
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

George Shearing and Hank Jones have always been very well-rounded pianists fully capable of playing unaccompanied solos. Their unique matchup as a two-piano duo on this Concord release works surprisingly well for the two pianists manage to stay out of each other’s way and the ensembles are not overcrowded. The pianists tackle colorful material including “Angel Eyes,” and Thelonious Monk’s “I Mean You,” an original apiece, Mary Lou Williams’s “Lonely Moments,” “Star Eyes” and “Confirmation,” and the results are swinging and tasteful. This somewhat obscure Concord release is worth investigating.

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Tracklist:

01. Oh, Look at Me Now
02. Angel Eyes
03. I Mean You
04. You Don’t Know What Love Is
05. To Hank Jones
06. Minor Contention
07. Ask Me Now
08. Triste
09. Take A Good Look
10. Sweet Lorraine
11. Young No More
12. Lonely Moments
13. Star Eyes
14. Confirmation

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