Jaki Byard with Strings!
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Jaki Byard with Strings! is an album by pianist Jaki Byard recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.[2]
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "The repertoire includes a jammed version of "How High the Moon," a couple of tricky Byard originals and the then-current pop tune "Music to Watch Girls By." But more significant than the songs is the playing by the distinctive musicians who almost make the band sound like a regular group rather than a one-time get-together".[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Jaki Byard except as indicated
- "Music to Watch Girls By" (Sid Ramin) - 3:44
- "Falling Rains of Life" - 7:56
- "Cat's Cradle Conference Rag" - 11:47
- "How High the Moon" (Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis) - 14:17
- "Ray's Blues" - 6:47
Personnel
- Jaki Byard - piano, organ
- George Benson - guitar
- Ray Nance - violin, vocals
- Ron Carter - cello
- Richard Davis - bass
- Alan Dawson - drums, vibraphone
References
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed July 26, 2012
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed July 27, 2012