Tal Farlow - Tal Farlow '78.

Tal Farlow 1978 Review by Scott Yanow

One of the more obscure albums by guitarist Tal Farlow, this LP (not yet reissued on CD by Concord) features Farlow in a sparse trio with bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Tom Sayek. Performing two originals ("Mahoney's 11 Ohms" and "Gymkhana in Soho") plus a variety of standards/war-horses, Farlow sounds in fine form if at times overly relaxed. His sidemen listen and react closely, with the spotlight being almost entirely on the guitarist. A solid if not overly memorable effort. 

Tal Farlow

Leading early bop guitarist who helped define the modern jazz guitar with his great speed, technique, and flow of ideas.

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Tal Farlow   Tal Farlow '78

01.Mahoney's 11 Ohms (Tal Farlow)...(00:00) 02.Here's That Rainy Day (J.Burke/J.Van Heusen)...(07:00) 03.Autumn Leaves (J.Kosma/J.Mercer/J.Prevert)...(12:12) 04.With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair (C.Edwards/J.Lawrence)...(18:21) 05.Perdido (Ervin Drake/H.J.Lengsfelder/J.Tizol)...(21:53) 06.Medley: Ill Wind / Invitation (H.Arlen/B.Kaper)...(27:30) 07.Satin Doll (D.Ellington/J.Mercer/B.Strayhorn)...(31:08) 08.Gymkhana In Soho (Tal Farlow)...(37:07).

1.Tal Farlow - guitar 2.Gary Mazzaroppi - bass 3.Tom Sayek - drums

 

Release / Recording Date

September 15, 1977