George Shearing and Hank Jones • The Spirit of 176

 

Review by Scott Yanow
George Shearing and Hank Jones have always been very well-rounded pianists fully capable of playing unaccompanied solos. Their unique matchup as a two-piano duo on this Concord release works surprisingly well for the two pianists manage to stay out of each other's way and the ensembles are not overcrowded. The pianists tackle colorful material including "Angel Eyes," and Thelonious Monk's "I Mean You," an original apiece, Mary Lou Williams's "Lonely Moments," "Star Eyes" and "Confirmation," and the results are swinging and tasteful. This somewhat obscure Concord CD is worth investigating.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-spirit-of-176-mw0000199894

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
George Shearing y Hank Jones siempre han sido pianistas muy completos, capaces de tocar solos sin acompañamiento. Su combinación única como dúo de dos pianos en este lanzamiento de Concord funciona sorprendentemente bien porque los dos pianistas se las arreglan para mantenerse fuera del camino del otro y los conjuntos no están superpoblados. Los pianistas abordan un material colorido que incluye "Angel Eyes" y "I Mean You" de Thelonious Monk, una pieza original, "Lonely Moments", "Star Eyes" y "Confirmation" de Mary Lou Williams, y los resultados son contundentes y de buen gusto. Este CD de Concord, algo oscuro, vale la pena investigarlo.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-spirit-of-176-mw0000199894

Tracklist:
1 - Oh, Look At Me Now - 3:23
2 - Angel Eyes - 3:50
3 - I Mean You - 3:14
4 - You Don't Know What Love Is - 4:18
5 - To Hank Jones - 4:23
6 - Minor Contention - 2:40
7 - Ask Me Now - 4:57
8 - Triste - 3:22
9 - Take A Good Look - 3:17
10 - Sweet Lorraine - 3:54
11 - Young No More - 5:25
12 - Lonely Moments - 4:15
13 - Star Eyes - 3:59
14 - Confirmation - 3:43


Credits:
    Art Direction – Paul Francis
    Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff
    Mastered By – George Horn
    Piano – George Shearing, Hank Jones
    Producer – Carl E. Jefferson
    Remix, Engineer – Phil Edwards

Label: Concord Jazz ‎– CCD-4371
Released: 1989
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Cool Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/George-Shearing-And-Hank-Jones-The-Spirit-Of-176/release/10408248

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