Artist Biography by Scott Yanow
Nearly as famous for his reluctance to play as for his outstanding
abilities, guitarist Tal Farlow did not take up the instrument until he
was already 21, but within a year was playing professionally and in 1948
was with Marjorie Hyams' band. While with the Red Norvo Trio (which
originally included Charles Mingus) from 1949-1953, Farlow became famous
in the jazz world. His huge hands and ability to play rapid yet light
lines made him one of the top guitarists of the era. After six months
with Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five in 1953, Farlow put together his own
group, which for a time included pianist Eddie Costa. Late in 1958,
Farlow settled on the East Coast, became a sign painter, and just played
locally. He only made one record as a leader during 1960-1975, but
emerged a bit more often during 1976-1984, recording for Concord fairly
regularly before largely disappearing again. Profiled in the definitive
documentary Talmage Farlow, the guitarist can be heard on his own
records for Blue Note (1954), Verve, Prestige (1969), and Concord. He
died of cancer July 25, 1998, at age 77.
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Biografía del artista por Scott Yanow
Casi tan famoso por su renuencia a tocar como por sus extraordinarias
habilidades, el guitarrista Tal Farlow no tomó el instrumento hasta que
ya tenía 21 años, pero al cabo de un año ya estaba tocando
profesionalmente y en 1948 estaba con la banda de Marjorie Hyams.
Mientras que con el Trío Red Norvo (que originalmente incluía a Charles
Mingus) de 1949 a 1953, Farlow se hizo famoso en el mundo del jazz. Sus
enormes manos y su habilidad para tocar líneas rápidas pero ligeras lo
convirtieron en uno de los mejores guitarristas de la época. Después de
seis meses con Gramercy Five de Artie Shaw en 1953, Farlow formó su
propio grupo, que por un tiempo incluyó al pianista Eddie Costa. A
finales de 1958, Farlow se estableció en la costa este, se convirtió en
pintor de signos y sólo tocaba localmente. Sólo hizo un disco como líder
durante 1960-1975, pero emergió un poco más a menudo durante 1976-1984,
grabando para Concord con bastante regularidad antes de volver a
desaparecer en gran medida. Perfilado en el documental definitivo
Talmage Farlow, el guitarrista puede ser escuchado en sus propios discos
para Blue Note (1954), Verve, Prestige (1969) y Concord. Murió de
cáncer el 25 de julio de 1998, a la edad de 77 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tal-farlow-mn0000790227/biographyTracks:
1. Summertime (08:29)
2. My Romance (05:03)
3. Introduction (00:55)
4. Eastern Blues (05:17)
5. Preacher (08:11)
6. Fascinating Rhythm (02:41)
Credits:
Tal Farlow - guitar
Johnny Knapp - piano
Junie Booth - bass
Mousie Alexander - drums
Newport Jazz Festival (Newport, RI) Jul 6, 1968.
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