BILLY TAYLOR TRIO - My Fair Lady Loves Jazz (1957-1994) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Recorded at a time when My Fair Lady was a big Broadway hit (but a few years before it became a film), this CD reissue brings back one of the very best jazz interpretations of the classic score. The focus throughout is on the Billy Taylor trio (which included bassist Earl May and drummer Ed Thigpen), but Quincy Jones' arrangements for the seven horns are quite memorable. There is room for short solos from such players as trumpeter Ernie Royal, trombonist Jimmy Cleveland, altoist Anthony Ortega, and baritonist Gerry Mulligan, and their presence clearly inspires pianist Taylor to some of his finest playing. Highly recommended. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1. Show Me    4:49
2. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face    3:45
3. With A Little Bit Of Luck    4:34
4. The Rain In Spain    3:06
5. Get Me To The Church On Time    4:19
6. Wouldn't It Be Loverly ?    5:03
7. I Could Have Danced All Night    4:04
8. On The Street Where You Live    3:44

Credits:

Baritone Saxophone – Gerry Mulligan

Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Charlie Fowlkes (tracks: 2, 6, 8)

Bass – Earl May

Drums – Ed Thigpen

Mastered By – Bob Thiele, Rudy Van Gelder

Piano – Billy Taylor

Producer – Creed Taylor

Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Anthony Ortega

Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland

Trumpet – Ernie Royal

Tuba – Don Butterfield (tracks: 2), Jay McAllister

Vibraphone, Bongos, Mellophone, Trumpet – Don Elliott