A Swingin' Night at Birdland
Joe Williams |
 Released 1962
In 1961, after six years as one of the main attractions of Count Basie's orchestra, Williams (with Basie's blessing) went out on his own. One of his first sessions was this live recording, cut at Birdland with a strong quintet that featured trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and Jimmy Forrest on tenor. Williams mostly sings standards and ballads, but also tosses in a few of his popular blues (including "Well Alright, OK, You Win" and "Goin' to Chicago") during a well-rounded and thoroughly enjoyable set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. September in the Rain
2. Come Back Baby
3. 5 O'Clock in the Morning
4. By the River Sainte Marie
5. This Can't Be Love
6. Teach Me Tonight
7. Well, Alright, Ok, You Win
8. I Was Telling Her About You
9. Have You Met Miss Jones?
10. Roll 'Em Pete
11. You're Everything But Mine
12. Falling in Love With Love
13. Goin' to Chicago Blues
14. The Very Thought of You
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