Teddy Wilson

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LIMITED EDITION 180 GRAM VIRGIN VINYL
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When pianist Teddy Wilson made this recording in 1980, six years before his death, and at the age of 62, he easily displayed the advanced level of perfection that maintained all of his life as a supreme melodist, a master of control and touch, and calm commander of rhythm. He never recorded a dull or indifferent record. In fact, more than just about any jazz musician, his style remained immune to outside influences ever since the swing era. Here Wilson, along with bassist Jesper Lundgaard and drummer Ed Thigpen, plays a dozen songs that he had performed with Benny Goodman during the 1935-38 period. Fun and swinging music played with his intact ability to surprise. This LP is a good way to make acquaintance with Wilson’s music, and should it lead new listeners back to his work with Goodman and his great solo and combo recordings, all the better.

Personnel:
Teddy Wilson (piano)
Jesper Lundgard (bass)
Ed Thigpen (drums)

Tracklist
Side 1:
01. S'Wonderful
02. Someday Sweetheart
03. Sheik Of Araby
04. More Than You Know
05. Nobody's Sweetheart
06. Rose Room

Side 2:
07. China Boy
08. Sweet Sue
09. Moonglow
10. Exactly Like You
11. Sweet Lorraine
12. Whispering

Recorded June 15th, 1980, Copenhagen, Denmark.