On the fifth of six Concord albums (a surprising amount of activity considering that he only played locally in the New England area during most of 1957-1975), the brilliant bop-based guitarist Tal Farlow performs concise renditions (none over six and a half minutes in length) of nine standards with pianist James Williams, bassist Gary Mazzaroppi, and drummer Vinnie Johnson. Highlights of the excellent straight-ahead date include "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," "I've Got the World on a String," "Love Letters," and "Just Friends." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Porter) - 3:35
2. If I Should Lose You (Robin-Rainger) - 5:06
3. I Wished on the Moon (Parker-Rainger) - 5:29
4. I've Got the World on a String (Arlen-Koehler) - 6:29
5. Love Letters (Young-Heyman) - 4:04
6. Why Shouldn't I (Porter) - 3:14
7. Lullaby of the Leaves (Petkere-Young) - 5:46
8. Just Friends (Lewis-Klenner) - 3:55
9. I Thought About You (Van Heusen-Mercer) - 4:23
Credits :
Tal Farlow - Guitar
James Williams - Piano
Gary Mazzaroppi - Bass
Vinnie Johnson - Drums
