Review by Scott Yanow
Guitarist Al Casey is still best-known for playing with pianist/composer Fats Waller on and off during 1934-42. Over a half-century later he recorded this CD which mixes together standards and original riff tunes with a couple of Waller compositions ("Squeeze Me" and "Honeysuckle Rose"). The 79-year old guitarist is assisted by pianist Red Richards (himself 82), bassist Jan Jankeje and drummer Imre Koszegi for this 1994 CD put out by the German Jazzpoint label. In addition to the Waller songs, highlights include "It Don't Mean a Thing," "After You've Gone" and "Cheek to Cheek."
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Reseña de Scott Yanow
El guitarrista Al Casey sigue siendo conocido por tocar con el pianista/compositor Fats Waller de vez en cuando durante 1934-42. Más de medio siglo después grabó este CD que mezcla estándares y riffs originales con un par de composiciones de Waller ("Squeeze Me" y "Honeysuckle Rose"). El guitarrista de 79 años es asistido por el pianista Red Richards (82 años), el bajista Jan Jankeje y el baterista Imre Koszegi para este CD de 1994 editado por el sello alemán Jazzpoint. Además de las canciones de Waller, destacan "It Don't Mean a Thing", "After You've Gone" y "Cheek to Cheek".
2 - Squeeze Me
3 - Holey Moley
4 - Jit It
5 - Like It Ji's
6 - Cute
7 - After You've Gone
8 - Just The Blues
9 - Honeysuckle Rose
10 - How Long Is This Been Going On
11 - Cheek To Cheek
Release Date: May 22, 1994
Duration: 49:33
Genre: Jazz
Recording Location: Markant Studio Heeze, The Netherlands
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