Artist: Tal Farlow
Title: The Complete Verve Sessions
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: Verve Reissues
Genre: Jazz, Guitar Jazz
Quality: 320 kbps | FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 07:28:28
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

CD1

1. Tal Farlow – Tenderly
2. Tal Farlow – I Remember You
3. Tal Farlow – Skylark
4. Tal Farlow – If There’s Someone Lovelier Than You
5. Tal Farlow – With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair (10_ LP Take)
6. Tal Farlow – My Old Flame
7. Tal Farlow – Gibson Boy
8. Tal Farlow – You And The Night And The Music
9. Tal Farlow – Love Nest
10. Tal Farlow – Blues In The Closet
11. Tal Farlow – Everything I’ve Got (Album Version)
12. Tal Farlow – With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair
13. Tal Farlow – Everything I’ve Got (Alternate Take)
14. Tal Farlow – I Like To Recognize The Tune
15. Tal Farlow – Strike Up The Band
16. Tal Farlow – Autumn In New York
17. Tal Farlow – And She Remembers Me
18. Tal Farlow – Little Girl Blue
19. Tal Farlow – Have You Met Miss Jones_
20. Tal Farlow – Tal’s Blues
21. Tal Farlow – Cherokee

CD2

1. Tal Farlow – These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
2. Tal Farlow – I Remember You
3. Tal Farlow – How Deep Is The Ocean_
4. Tal Farlow – Fascinating Rhythm
5. Tal Farlow – Manhattan
6. Tal Farlow – Autumn Leaves
7. Tal Farlow – It’s You Or No One
8. Tal Farlow – Tenderly
9. Tal Farlow – There Will Never Be Another You
10. Tal Farlow – Just One Of Those Things
11. Tal Farlow – Out Of Nowhere
12. Tal Farlow – Walkin’
13. Tal Farlow – Moonlight Becomes You
14. Tal Farlow – On The Alamo
15. Tal Farlow – Will You Still Be Mine
16. Tal Farlow – Lorinesque
17. Tal Farlow – Bye Bye Baby

CD3

1. Tal Farlow – Lullaby Of The Leaves
2. Tal Farlow – Stompin’ At The Savoy
3. Tal Farlow – This Is Always
4. Tal Farlow – Tea For Two
5. Tal Farlow – I Wished On The Moon (Take 7)
6. Tal Farlow – Swingin’ Till The Girls Get Home
7. Tal Farlow – Jordu
8. Tal Farlow – The Way You Look Tonight
9. Tal Farlow – Bernie’s Tune (Take 5)
10. Tal Farlow – I Wished On The Moon (Take 3)
11. Tal Farlow – Bernie’s Tune (Take 2)

CD4

1. Tal Farlow – Taking A Chance On Love
2. Tal Farlow – Yardbird Suite (Album Version)
3. Tal Farlow – You Stepped Out Of A Dream
4. Tal Farlow – They Can’t Take That Away From Me
5. Tal Farlow – Like Someone In Love
6. Tal Farlow – Meteor
7. Tal Farlow – I Love You
8. Tal Farlow – Gone With The Wind
9. Tal Farlow – Taking A Chance On Love (Alternate Take)
10. Tal Farlow – Yardbird Suite (Alternate Take)
11. Tal Farlow – Gone With The Wind (Alternate Take)
12. Tal Farlow – Taking A Chance On Love (Breakdown)

CD5

1. Tal Farlow – Isn’t It Romantic
2. Tal Farlow – There Is No Greater Love
3. Tal Farlow – How About You
4. Tal Farlow – Anything Goes
5. Tal Farlow – Yesterdays
6. Tal Farlow – You Don’t Know What Love Is
7. Tal Farlow – Chuckles
8. Tal Farlow – Broadway

CD6

1. Tal Farlow – Lean On Me
2. Tal Farlow – Wonder Why
3. Tal Farlow – Night And Day
4. Tal Farlow – Stella By Starlight
5. Tal Farlow – The More I See You
6. Tal Farlow – All The Things You Are
7. Tal Farlow – How Long Has This Been Going On_
8. Tal Farlow – Topsy
9. Tal Farlow – ‘Deed I Do (Complete Take)
10. Tal Farlow – We’ll Be Together Again (Complete Take 3)
11. Tal Farlow – We’ll Be Together Again (Complete Take 1)
12. Tal Farlow – We’ll Be Together Again (Complete Take 2)
13. Tal Farlow – The More I See You (Breakdowns & False Starts)
14. Tal Farlow – Deed I Do (Breakdowns)
15. Tal Farlow – We’ll Be Together Again (False Start)

CD7

1. Tal Farlow – A Foggy Day
2. Tal Farlow – The Man In My Life
3. Tal Farlow – Sweet Lorraine
4. Tal Farlow – Wess Side
5. Tal Farlow – Telefunky
6. Tal Farlow – Blue Funk
7. Tal Farlow – Saratoga
8. Tal Farlow – Blues In The Night
9. Tal Farlow – Hit The Road To Dreamland
10. Tal Farlow – For Every Man There’s A Woman
11. Tal Farlow – As Long As I Live
12. Tal Farlow – Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
13. Tal Farlow – Petticoat High
14. Tal Farlow – One Step Two Step
15. Tal Farlow – Lessons In Love

Tal Farlow, was an innovative self-taught jazz guitarist who influenced generations of guitarists following in his footsteps. Although some of his peak years as a recording artist occurred during his association with Verve between 1954 and 1959, relatively few of the tracks were available for decades until the release of this comprehensive Mosaic box set. The music is consistently brilliant, as the leader’s solos seem to evolve effortlessly, often finding fresh ground in the many standards and classic jazz compositions performed in this set. Aside from the three opening tracks from Farlow’s days as a member of vibraphonist Red Norvo’s trio, the guitarist is the leader. His meeting with fellow guitarist Barry Galbraith (with bassist Oscar Pettiford and a surprisingly restrained Joe Morello on drums) is highlighted by his intricate original “Gibson Boy.” The sessions with pianist Gerry Wiggins, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Chico Hamilton focus primarily on standards, though “And She Remembers Me” is an obvious reworking of “I’ll Remember April”; the rapid-fire take of “Cherokee” takes top honors. Two separate dates with pianist Claude Williamson and bassist Red Mitchell (one which adds drummer Stan Levey) stick exclusively to standards, with plenty of lively interplay. Two sessions with West Coast stylists including valve trombonist Bob Enevoldsen, tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins, and baritone saxophonist Bob Gordon complement Farlow’s sound very well. It is surprising that producer Norman Granz did not initially release a unique date with Oscar Pettiford (on cello) as a second front-line instrument, with the outstanding rhythm section of Hank Jones, Ray Brown, and Louie Bellson. Highlights from this meeting include the cellist’s “Swingin’ Till the Girls Come Home,” “Jordu,” and two takes of “Bernie’s Tune.” A regular working trio led by Farlow with pianist Eddie Costa (who died far too young following a car wreck in 1962) and bassist Vinnie Burke produced three separate albums (with Knobby Totah or Bill Takas taking Burke’s place on the final session). The chemistry between Farlow and Costa is readily apparent. Another musician who died far too young, Belgian flutist and tenor saxophonist Bobby Jaspar, joined the guitarist, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Osie Johnson for three numbers featuring Farlow on an acoustic instrument for the first time, producing the kind of jazz that only true aficionados can appreciate. A larger group with saxophonist and flutist Frank Wess, trombonist Benny Powell, pianist Dick Hyman, and baritone saxophonist Charles Fowlkes delves into the music of Harold Arlen, including several long overlooked songs composed for the musical Saratoga along with some of his best-known works, though at times their unfamiliarity with some of the tunes and each other is apparent. The detailed booklet contains many rare photos of Farlow and the men who worked with him, along with an informative analysis by fellow guitarist Howard Alden. This limited-edition collection should be on every jazz guitar fan’s wish list.