Good Deal is the third album by American jazz trio The 3 Sounds recorded on May 20, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year.Blue Note discography accessed October 11, 2010
Release history Like the majority of the band's albums, it has been released on CD only in Japan, as a limited edition.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated: "Good Deal is a typically fine record from the Three Sounds, who were beginning to hit their stride when this session was recorded in May 1959. Like most of their records, it's laidback — even when the group works a swinging tempo, there's a sense of ease that keeps the mood friendly, relaxed and mellow".Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 11, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Gene Harris, except as indicated
Side 1 "Robbins Nest" – 6:15 (Illinois Jacquet, Charles Thompson) "Don't Blame Me" (Fields, McHugh) – 5:16 "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) – 4:23 "Down the Track" – 5:27
Side 2 "Tracy's Blues" – 3:38 "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Haymes) – 6:00 "Satin Doll" (Ellington, Mercer, Strayhorn) – 5:55 "Soft Winds" (Henderson, Frank Royal) – 4:58
Personnel
The 3 Sounds Gene Harris – piano Andrew Simpkins – bass Bill Dowdy – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Ira Gitler – liner notes
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