Paul Smith is a brilliant pianist with technique on the level of an Oscar Peterson, but a musician who never really dedicated himself to jazz. After playing early on with Johnny Richards in 1941 and spending a couple years in the military, he worked with Les Paul (1946-1947) and Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949) before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a studio musician. Smith has recorded frequently both with his trios and as a soloist. In addition to recording with Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Louie Bellson, and Stan Kenton (among others), he toured with Ella Fitzgerald off and on during 1956-1978.
by Scott Yanow

Исполнитель: Paul Smith
Название альбома:Fine, Sweet and Tasty
Год записи: 1953
Год выпуска диска: 1991
Стиль: Bop, Cool
Лейбл: VSOP Records / Tampa Records
Catalog# VSOP #45CD / TP-19
Формат файлов: FLAC (tracks) & scans
Продолжительность: 38'25
Размер архива: 230 mb + 3%
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Personnel:

Paul Smith - piano
Tony Rizzi - guitar
Irv Cottler - bass
Sam Cheifetz - drums

Track List:

1 Fine, Sweet and Tasty (Cole) 2'22
2 Crazy Rhythm (Caesar, Kahn, Meyer) 2'18
3 Cheese Cake (Smith) 2'09
4 September Song (Anderson, Weill) 3'02
5 All for You (Scherman) 3'33
6 C'Est la Vie (Rogers) 2'08
7 Hey Sam (Smith) 2'32
8 Got a Penny (Scherman) 2'00
9 All for You [3 Alt Versions] (Scherman) 9'30
10 Fine, Sweet and Tasty [2 Alternate Versions] (Cole) 2'43
11 Fine, Sweet and Tasty [Take 4] (Cole) 2'29
12 September Song [alternate take] (Anderson, Weill) 3'10

Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California ; November 13, 1953

This CD reissue of a set originally cut for Tampa is a pleasant surprise. Pianist Paul Smith, who sometimes overwhelms music with his technique, pays tribute to the Nat "King" Cole Trio on several of the numbers. The presence of guitarist Tony Rizzi (playing in a Charlie Christian vein) is a major asset, while bassist Sam Cheifetz and drummer Irv Cottler are excellent in support. The original program is augmented by five extra alternate takes. Highlights include the delightful "Fine, Sweet & Tasty," "Crazy Rhythm," and "Got a Penny." Overall, this swinging affair is one of the most enjoyable of all of Paul Smith's many recordings.
Scott Yanow

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