Portrait of an Artist (album)

Portrait of an Artist is the final studio album by pianist Joe Albany, recorded in 1982 and released on the Elektra/Musician label.Jazzlists: Elektra Musician LP discography. Retrieved March 20, 2018Both Sides Now: Elektra/Asylum Album Discography, Part 8: Consolidated 60000 Series (1982– ). Retrieved March 20, 2018

Reception

Bob Blumenthal wrote in The Boston Phoenix that the album "is somber and quirky on the surface, a demanding recital rich in Albany's love of bold harmonies and inflections. AllMusic's Scott Yanow said: "This mostly ballad-oriented trio set ... Albany, whose career (especially on records) did not really get going until his final decade, is in generally good form ... The album concludes with a brief interview that sums up some aspects of his episodic life".

Track listing "Autumn in New York" (Vernon Duke) – 6:33 "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry" (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) – 4:46 "For the Little Guy" (Joe Albany) – 6:42 "They Say It's Wonderful" (Irving Berlin) – 5:07 "Too Late Now" (Burton Lane, Alan Jay Lerner) – 5:30 "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:38 "Ruby, My Dear" (Thelonious Monk) – 3:45 A Conversation with Joe Albany – 4:50

Personnel Joe Albany – piano Al Gafa – guitar George Duvivier – bass Charlie Persip – drums

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