Release Date: 19 April 2024
Label: Red Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8054154650323
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 19 April 2024
Label: Red Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8054154650323
Genres: Jazz  
Description
Deluxe digipak presentation with extensive booklet. Memphis born pianist James Williams (Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers) and bassist and Dennis Irwin (John Scofield) in a duet session featuring three self-penned originals; 'Focus' by Williams, and 'Mimosa' and 'For My Nephews' by Irwin, plus two standards; Duke Ellington's 'In A Sentimental Mood', and 'Invitation' by Bronislaw Kaper, a composition famously featured in the film, A Life of Her Own (1950).
'Focus' was originally released on LP in 1978 and had a circulation limited to Italy. Technical problems that occurred at the time led to it not being transferred to compact disc, leaving the session in undeserved obscurity. Technical issues now resolved, this incredible session is finally reissued on CD.
Tracklisting
Art Pepper
Joe Henderson
Johnny Dyani
Woody Shaw Quintet
Victor Lewis Quintet
Ronnie Mathews
Fred Hersch, Steve La Spina, Jeff Hirshfield & Jerry Bergonzi
Bobby Watson Quartet
Russ Lossing
Christian Dillingham
Bill Evans
Alexi Tuomarila
Various Artists
Nat King Cole
Mahalia Jackson
David Janeway