Earl Hines • '65 Piano Solo

 

Review
by Ken Dryden  
Earl Hines was in the midst of a major comeback at the time of this studio session, recorded in London in 1965. After years on the sidelines, primarily playing Dixieland, he firmly established himself as an in-demand solo pianist.
The opening track, "Hines '65," is an elaborate, inventive blues that showcases his formidable technique. The pianist's version of "I Know That You Know" may not reach the heights of Art Tatum's dazzling recordings, but his chops are never in doubt throughout this romping arrangement. Most of the rest of the session is devoted to low-key ballads. His stride roots come out in a playful rendition of James P. Johnson's "If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)," while "My Blue Heaven" is every bit as lyrical. "I Know a Little Bit About a Lot of Things" is a somewhat obscure tune written by Peggy Lee and her then-husband, Dave Barbour; Hines adds his friendly vocals to his fairly straightforward interpretation.
This is easily one of Earl Hines' best solo albums, finally reissued on CD in 2002.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/65-piano-solo-mw0000614741

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden  
Earl Hines estaba en medio de un gran regreso en el momento de esta sesión de estudio, grabada en Londres en 1965. Después de años al margen, principalmente tocando Dixieland, se estableció firmemente como pianista solista muy solicitado.
El tema de apertura, "Hines '65", es un blues elaborado e inventivo que muestra su formidable técnica. Puede que la versión del pianista de "I Know That You Know" no alcance las cotas de las deslumbrantes grabaciones de Art Tatum, pero sus habilidades nunca se ponen en duda a lo largo de este retozante arreglo. La mayor parte del resto de la sesión está dedicada a baladas discretas. Sus raíces salen a relucir en una interpretación juguetona de "If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)" de James P. Johnson, mientras que "My Blue Heaven" es igual de lírica. "I Know a Little Bit About a Lot of Things" es un tema algo oscuro escrito por Peggy Lee y su entonces marido, Dave Barbour; Hines añade su simpática voz a una interpretación bastante sencilla.
Se trata sin duda de uno de los mejores álbumes en solitario de Earl Hines, reeditado finalmente en CD en 2002.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/65-piano-solo-mw0000614741

Tracks:
1 - Hines '65
Written-By – Earl Hines

2 - If I Could Be With You
Written-By – H. Creamer*, James P. Johnson*

3 - My Blue Heaven
Written-By – G. Whiting*, W. Donaldson*

4 - I Know A Little Bit About A Lot Of Things
Written-By – D. Barbour*, P. Lee*

5 - Serenade In Blue
Written-By – Harry Warren (2), Mack Gordon

6 - I Know That You Know
Written-By – Anne Caldwell, Vincent Youmans

7 - Huntin'
Written-By – Earl Hines

8 - The Midnight Sun Will Never Set
Written-By – H. Salvador*, Q. Jones*


Credits:
    Liner Notes – A. Massart*
    Liner Notes [English Translation] – Jeff Kresser*, Patricia Kresser
    Photography By – Jean-Pierre Tahmazian
    Piano – Earl Hines
    Producer [Collection Under The Direction Of], Design [Graphic Design] – Jean-Marc Fritz, Jean-Michel Proust
    Remastered By – Amaury Groc

Recorded April 20, 1965 in London.

Label:    Black And Blue – BB 908.2
Series:    The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions
Country:    France
Released:    1998
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/8718749-Earl-Hines-65-Piano-Solo

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