Big Blues is an album by American flugelhornist Art Farmer and guitarist Jim Hall, featuring performances recorded in 1978 and released on the CTI label.Payne, D. CTI Records discography accessed February 27, 2012 It was produced by Creed Taylor.
Reception The AllMusic review stated: "Since Farmer and Hall have long had very complementary styles (both being lyrical, harmonically advanced and thoughtful in their improvisations), it is little surprise that this set is a complete success".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed February 27, 2012
DownBeat assigned the album 4 stars. Reviewer Ben Sandmel wrote, "Guitarist Hall shares Farmer’s subtle, low key format, while Mike Mainieri’s vibes give the set speed, fire and funk. Steve Gadd and Mike Moore are impeccable throughout on drums and bass, pushing or laying back as the moment demands, listening carefully and contributing their own dynamic accents".
Track listing "Whisper Not" (Benny Golson) - 8:44 "A Child Is Born" (Thad Jones) - 7:40 "Big Blues" (Jim Hall) - 7:23 "Pavane for a Dead Princess" (Maurice Ravel) - 10:50
Personnel Art Farmer - flugelhorn Jim Hall - guitar Michael Moore - bass Steve Gadd - drums Mike Mainieri - vibraphone David Matthews - arranger
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