Earl Hines Plays Cole Porter (jazz)(mp3@320)[rogercc][h33t]

Earl Hines Plays Cole Porter
Recorded 16 April 1974 at RCA Studio, NYC
Label : New World
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This CD reissue of an Earl Hines solo piano session originally made for the Australian Swaggie label is a bit unusual. Hines had apparently not played any of the seven songs (which include such standards as "Night And Day," "What Is This Thing Called Love" and "I Get A Kick Out Of You") previously, nor would they enter his repertoire after the session. No matter, Hines interprets the compositions as if he had been familiar with them for decades. His chancetaking improvisations have their hair raising moments (particularly when he suspends time) and are quite exciting. A superb effort by the immortal pianist who at 71 still seemed to be improving.

Tracklist :
1. You Do Something To Me 7:39
2. Night And Day 9:50
3. Rosalie 4:08
4. I've Got You Under My Skin 8:12
5. I Get A Kick Out Of You 4:11
6. What is This Thing Called Love 5:00
7. Easy To Love 7:38



Earl Hines - piano