''Duo ''(also referred to as Hank Jones-Red Mitchel Duo) is an album by pianist Hank Jones and bassist Red Mitchell recorded in 1987 for the Dutch Timeless label.
These two musicians usually make any date that they're a part of a success and this rare duo date together is no exception. Jones' effortlessly swinging style is matched beautifully by the bassist's imaginative lines. The material is all very familiar, from the easygoing "Gone With the Wind" to a percolating "Wee" and the absolute show-stopping run through "I'll Remember April," which finds both men at a creative peak. It's a pity they didn't record a follow up to this very enjoyable session, recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio.
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Tracklist:
01.Gone With The Wind (H.Magidson/A.Wrubel)...(00:00)
02.What Am I Here For? (D.Ellington/F.Laine)..(06:17)
03.A Child Is Born (Thad Jones)...(13:12)
04.Wee (Denzil Best)..............(19:21)
05.Like Someone In Love (J.V.Heusen)...(24:51)
06.Mean To Me (F.E.Ahlert/R.Turk)......(29:07)
07.I'll Remember April (G.DePaul/P.Johnston/D.Raye)...(33:35)
08.But Beautiful (J.Burke/J.V.Heusen)...(41:51).
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Personnel:
1.Hank Jones - piano
2.Red Mitchell - bass.
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Genre:Jazz
Recorded:Van Gelder Studio,Englewood Cliffs,N.J;December 1987.
Label:Timeless - SJP 283.