Duets Volume 1
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Duets, Vol. 1 pairs cornetist Ruby Braff with pianist Ellis Larkins in an intimate collection of twelve standards performed as duo recordings. The material derives from sessions originally recorded in 1956 and was issued by Vanguard in 1999 (released October 26, 1999; some CD editions are dated August 21, 2000).
Duets, Vol. 1 pairs cornetist Ruby Braff with pianist Ellis Larkins in an intimate collection of twelve standards performed as duo recordings. The material derives from sessions originally recorded in 1956 and was issued by Vanguard in 1999 (released October 26, 1999; some CD editions are dated August 21, 2000).
Pros
- Intimate, focused duet format showcases interplay between cornet and piano.
- Contains a compact set of well-known standards, suitable for listeners who prefer melodic, lyrical jazz.
- Intimate, focused duet format showcases interplay between cornet and piano.
- Contains a compact set of well-known standards, suitable for listeners who prefer melodic, lyrical jazz.
- Some issues were remastered in 24-bit, improving clarity and presence on modern transfers.
Cons
- −Limited instrumentation; the duo setting may feel sparse to listeners who prefer larger ensembles.
- −Stylistically rooted in swing/mainstream approaches rather than modern/bebop styles, so it may not appeal to fans of later jazz idioms.
- −Limited instrumentation; the duo setting may feel sparse to listeners who prefer larger ensembles.
- −Stylistically rooted in swing/mainstream approaches rather than modern/bebop styles, so it may not appeal to fans of later jazz idioms.
- −Approximately 54 minutes long—relatively short compared with multi-disc anthologies.
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