Billy Bauer - Plectrist

Plectrist Review

 

by Ken Dryden

Billy Bauer was an accomplished studio guitar player whose only studio date as a leader was this release, finally reissued as a part of the Verve Elite Edition limited edition CD series in 2000. Throughout the CD he is never overpowering, but a solid rhythmic player, whether essaying a gently swinging "Too Marvelous for Words" or a more sprightly "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To." Bauer also wrote several originals for the date, including the easygoing bop vehicle "Lincoln Tunnel," the tender ballad "Night Cruise," and the unaccompanied "Blue Mist." Accompanying Bauer is bassist Milt Hinton, drummer Osie Johnson, and the obscure pianist Arnold Ackers. While this won't be an essential CD for every jazz fan, those who acquire it will not be disappointed.

Billy Bauer Plectrist

A1 It's A Blue World 00:00 A2 Maybe I Love You Too Much 04:14 A3 Lincoln Tunnel 06:48 A4 Night Cruise 10:56 A5 Too Marvelous For Words 15:44 B1 Lady Estelle's Dream 18:46 B2 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 22:29 B3 When It's Sleepy Time Down South 25:44 B4 The Way You Look Tonight 29:33 B5 Lullaby Of The Leaves 33:16 B6 Moon Mist 37:17 Guitar – Billy Bauer Bass – Milt Hinton Drums – Osie Johnson Piano – Andrew Ackers Recorded 1956 at Fine Sound, New York City