Larry Novak

It's been 50 years since the jazz pianist released his first album Larry Novak Plays! on Dot Records in 1964. Novak led his trio at ChicagoÕs London House from 1961 to '63, then at Mr. Kelly's from '63 to '75. He played with and arranged for Peggy Lee, and worked extensively with Pearl Bailey. He also worked with Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, instrumentalists Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Bellson, Charlie Shavers, Barney Kessel and countless others.

PERSONNEL

LARRY NOVAK, piano
ERIC HOCHBERG, bass
RUSTY JONES, drums

Recorded, march 17 & 18, 2014

TRACKS:

01. Waltz For Debby
02. Very Early
03. The Days of Wine and Roses
04. Minority
05. Close Enough For Love
06. Yesterdays
07. Invitation
08. The Touch of Your Lips
09. Nobody Else But Me
10. Too Late Now