Introducing Carl Perkins is the sole album led by American jazz pianist Carl Perkins recorded in 1955 and released on the Dootone label the following year.Both Sides Now: Dootone/Dooto Album Discography accessed December 12, 2018Carl Perkins discography accessed December 12, 2018
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Recorded two years before legendary West Coast pianist's death. ... Six Perkins originals make this an important document. He was an important sideman. Here as a leader he shows his true worth".
Track listing All compositions by Carl Perkins except where noted "Way Cross Town" – 3:40 "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 3:28 "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:15 "Marblehead" – 3:40 "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:13 "Westside" – 2:05 "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:45 "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:03 "Why Do I Care" – 4:00 "Lilacs in the Rain" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) – 3:25 "Carl's Blues" – 4:50
Personnel Carl Perkins – piano Leroy Vinnegar – bass Larance Marable – drums
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