Blues Sonata is an album by American jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd featuring tracks recorded in 1961 and released on the Riverside label in 1963.Riverside Records discography accessed October 31, 2012 The album was first released on the Washington Records Offbeat imprint but only received limited distribution prior to Byrd signing with Riverside.Washington Records discography accessed October 31, 2012
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "this is really two albums in one sleeve, showcasing two rather different formats for this highly original guitarist to pursue".Ginell, R. S. Allmusic Review accessed October 31, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Charlie Byrd except as indicated "The Blues Sonata: Polonaise for Pour Pietro" - 7:01 "The Blues Sonata: Ballad in B Minor" - 5:01 "The Blues Sonata: Scherzo for an Old Shoe" - 9:08 "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (Irving Berlin) - 5:26 "Jordu" (Duke Jordan) - 4:37 "That Ole Devil Called Love" (Doris Fisher, Allan Roberts) - 4:52 "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" (James F. Hanley) - 4:30
Personnel Charlie Byrd - guitar Barry Harris - piano (tracks 4–7) Keter Betts - bass Buddy Deppenschmidt - drums
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