Guitarist
Al Casey is still best-known for playing with pianist/composer
Fats Waller on and off during 1934-42. Over a half-century later he recorded this CD which mixes together standards and original riff tunes with a couple of
Waller compositions ("Squeeze Me" and "Honeysuckle Rose"). The 79-year old guitarist is assisted by pianist
Red Richards (himself 82), bassist Jan Jankeje and drummer Imre Koszegi for this 1994 CD put out by the German Jazzpoint label. In addition to the
Waller songs, highlights include "It Don't Mean a Thing," "After You've Gone" and "Cheek to Cheek." ~ Scott Yanow