You Can’t Lose With The Blues

Artista: Harris Jr, Lafayette

Formato: COMPACT DISCS

Gravadora/Label: SAVT

Catalogo: 2178

Faixas: 1.1 He’s My Guy
1.2 I Love You Yes I Do
1.3 Blues for Barry Harris
1.4 Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying
1.5 Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye
1.6 Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
1.7 Love Me in a Special Way
1.8 Bloomdido
1.9 You Can’t Lose with the Blues
1.10 Wonder Why
1.11 Please Send Me Someone to Love
1.12 The Juicy Blues

Baltimorean pianist LAFAYETTE HARRIS JR. Is known for an energetic sense of rhythmic vitality, a tasty, full bodied musical approach to the keyboard, and a sensibility drenched in the blues. A staple at the Lenox Lounge in Harlem for a number of years as well as a member of various aggregations led by Max Roach, Harris’ new recording reflects this experience as well as a myriad of influences, from boogie-woogie legend Sammy Price to Kenny Barron and Barry Harris, all of whom encouraged Lafayette as an up-and-coming player. Bassist Peter Washington brings a forceful sense of rhythm and lyrically rounded solos to the date, and drummer Lewis Nash keeps the rhythms swinging strongly and as steady as a Swiss watch. A thoughtful setlist and sterling sound from the Van Gelder Studio makes this a self-recommending album.