Guitarist
Tal Farlow's debut for the Concord label was only his second album as a leader since 1959.
Farlow, who had given up the hectic lifestyle of a full-time jazz musician to become a sign painter who played guitar on the side, had not lost any of his power or creative swing through the years. Teamed up in a drumless trio with pianist
Hank Jones and bassist
Ray Brown,
Farlow is in typically brilliant form on such numbers as a rapid "Fascinating Rhythm," a slower-than-usual "Stompin' at the Savoy,"
Dave Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way" and even "Put on a Happy Face." This CD is a fine example of
Tal Farlow's talents. ~ Scott Yanow