Proto-Bopper is an album by pianist Joe Albany recorded in 1972 and released on the Revelation label in the US and on Spotlite in the UK.[1]
Reception
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Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Despite an out-of-tune piano on a few of the songs, this is a worthy and historical set".[2]
Track listing
- "When Lights Are Low" (Benny Carter) – 5:00
- "Our Love Affair Is Over" (Joe Albany, Bob Whitlock) – 5:00
- "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 3:30
- "For Heaven's Sake" (Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards, Donald Meyer) – 2:30
- "Gettin' Sentimental Over You" (George Bassman, Ned Washington) – 5:10
- "Yardbird Suite" (Charlie Parker) – 3:56
- "Imagination" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:30
- "Like Someone in Love" (Van Heusen, Burke) – 2:50
- "C.C. Rider" (Traditional) – 4:33
- "You're Blasé" (Ord Hamilton, Bruce Sievier) – 3:15
- "Suddenly, It's Spring" (Victor Young) – 3:00
Personnel
- Joe Albany – piano
- Bob Whitlock – bass (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 & 10)
- Nick Martinis (track 10), Jerry McKenzie (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 9) – drums
References
- ^ Discogs album entry, accessed March 22, 2018
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Proto Bopper – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
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