Andre Previn

One of pianist Andre Previn's first recordings after leaving the Contemporary label, this trio workout with bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Frank Capp is very much in the same straight-ahead genre. Previn's trio performs ten show tunes from ten different productions. Virtually all of the songs are still quite well known, including "Almost Like Being In Love," "The Sound of Music," "Too Close for Comfort" and "Diamond's Are a Girl's Best Friend." Previn really digs into the material (some of which is rarely played in a jazz setting), and, by adding swing and some subtle reharmonizations, turns the songs into straight-ahead jazz. ~ Scott Yanow

PERSONNEL:

ANDRÉ PREVIN, piano
RED MITCHELL, bass
FRANK CAPP, drums

Los Angeles, May 31, 1960

TRACKS:

01.Give My Regards To Broadway
02.Take Me Along
03.Almost Like Being In Love
04.The Sound Of Music
05.Put On A Happy Face
06.Too Close For Comfort
07.When I'm Not Near The Girl I Love
08.Everything's Coming Up Roses
09.Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
10.Too Darn Hot