Kenny Drew

• 180gr. audiophile vinyl

Kenny Drew (August 28, 1928 / New York – August 4, 1993 / Copenhagen) spent the last three decades of his life in Copenhagen as a stalwart of vibrant European jazz scene. He left quite a number of outstanding recordings both as leader and sideman.

Here on his first trio recording for the label, Kenny Drew is backed by – to quote Melody Maker – Danish bass wizard Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and intelligent purveyor of rhythm Albert “Tootie” Heath. Dark Beauty whose album cover is graced by a portrait photo of his daughter Sabrina is one of the most popular albums of his recording career.

PERSONNEL:

• KENNY DREW - (piano)
• NIELS-HENNING ØRSTED PEDERSEN - (bass)
• ALBERT TOOTIE HEATH - (drums)

Recorded Copenhagen May 20 & 21, 1974

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. RUN AWAY
• A2. DARK BEAURY
• A3. SUMMER NIGHT
• A4. ALL BLUES

• SIDE B
• B1. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
• B2. LOVE LETTERS
• B3. SILK BOSSA
• B4. BLUES INN