Toots Thielemans - The Whistler & His Guitar (1964)
Toots Thielemans - The Whistler & His Guitar (1964)
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Jazz, Cool Jazz | Release: 1964 | Label: ABC Paramount
EAC RIP | FLAC+CUE+LOG / 182 MB | No Covers | MP3 - CBR 320 Kbps / 79 MB
Jazz, Cool Jazz | Release: 1964 | Label: ABC Paramount
Early work from Toots Thielemans from 1964 containing his hit “Bluesette” which launched his career, focusing on his trademark guitar & whistling style on this LP. Additional players are Dick Hyman on organ, Arnold Fishkind on bass and Sol Gubin and Don Lamond on drums.
Toots Thielemans has probably paid many a bill with the royalties from his hit composition "Bluesette," which made its LP debut (following its first appearance on an ABC-Paramount single, though this first version was actually licensed from Metronome in Sweden) on this release. Thielemans is heard whistling in unison with his guitar throughout the date, although the choice of a Lowery organ for keyboard virtuoso Dick Hyman gives his accompaniment a rather dated Muzak-like sound at times, especially on "Star Dust." The best tracks are Thielemans' originals; in addition to the lightly swinging "Bluesette," the easygoing waltz "Marionette," the campy "Happy Nuts," and the upbeat "The Valley Whistler" (co-written with producer Sid Feller), which is based on a folk melody, are all enjoyable. Duke Ellington's "Duke's Place" (the vocal version of his "C Jam Blues") is rather amusing with a slightly gospel feeling, though Thielemans restricts his vocal to simply stating the title occasionally. Although this long unavailable LP won't be considered essential by the average jazz fan, those who enjoy Toots Thielemans will want to hear the original version of his often-recorded "Bluesette," which is enough to make the difficult search for this record worthwhile. ~ Ken Dryden
Tracklist:
01. Wives And Lovers (2:25)
02. It’s The Talk Of The Town (3:32)
03. Indian Nuts (2:31)
04. Manhattan (2:38)
05. Falling In Love With Love (2:31)
06. It’s Only A Paper Moon (2:29)
07. The Valley Whistler (2:14)
08. Deep Purple (2:55)
09. Marionette (2:40)
10. Star Dust (3:35)
11. Bluesette (2:45)
12. Duke’s Place (2:26)
Notes: Bluesette recorded in Sweden by Metronome Records.
Personnel:
Toots Thielemans - Guitar, Whistle (Human)
Dick Hyman - Organ
Harnold Fishkind - Bass
Sol Gubin - Drums
Don Lamond - Drums
Technical Credits:
Rick Ward - Liner Notes
Phil Macy - Engineer
Tory Brainard - Engineer
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