JOHN LEWIS - The Wonderful World Of Jazz (1961-2012) RM / Jazz Best Collection 1000 / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is one of pianist John Lewis' most rewarding albums outside of his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. Three numbers (including a remake of "Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West") showcase his piano in a quartet with guitarist Jim Hall, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Connie Kay. A 15-and-a-half-minute rendition of "Body and Soul" has one of tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves' finest solos, while "Afternoon in Paris" features a diverse cast with trumpeter Herb Pomeroy, Gunther Schuller on French horn, tenor man Benny Golson, baritonist Jimmy Giuffre, and guitarist Jim Hall; altoist Eric Dolphy cuts everyone. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    Body and Soul 15:24
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
2    I Should Care 04:50    
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
3    Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West 5:35
John Lewis
4    Afternoon in Paris 9:55
John Lewis
5    I Remember Clifford     3:25
Benny Golson
6    The Stranger 5:39    
Arif Mardin
7    If You Could See Me Now 10:21
Tadd Dameron / Carl Sigman
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Eric Dolphy (tracks: 4, 6)
Baritone Saxophone – James Rivers (tracks: 4, 6)
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Connie Kay
French Horn – Gunther Schuller (tracks: 4, 6)
Guitar – Jim Hall
Piano, Arranged By – John Lewis
Tenor Saxophone – Benny Golson (tracks: 4, 6), Paul Gonsalves (tracks: 1)
Trumpet – Herb Pomeroy (tracks: 1, 4, 6)