Time: 43:49
Size: 100.3 MB
Styles: Bop, Saxophone jazz
Year: 2007
Art: Front
[4:30] 1. Mr. Bechet
[4:54] 2. Am I Waisting My Time
[9:02] 3. The Dirty Old Man
[5:56] 4. Linger Awhile
[9:49] 5. Blues For Sale
[4:54] 6. Gone With The Wind
[4:41] 7. If You Were Mine
Budd Johnson didn't do much recording as a leader, so this French studio date is particularly valuable. He's reunited with Earl Hines, with whom he played during three stints between 1932-1942; they're joined by drummer Panama Francis and bassist Jimmy Leary. The title track is an original tribute to the king of soprano saxophonists, though it was his second instrument, Johnson delivers a powerful solo with his own unique tone. He's back to tenor sax for the bluesy "Am I Wasting My Time?" and clearly enjoys himself on Hines' romping "Linger Awhile." Like all of Budd Johnson's releases, this CD is strongly recommended. ~Ken Dryden
Mr. Bechet
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