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Released January 31, 1961 - February 02, 1961 When singer Joe Williams left Count Basie's orchestra to go out on his own in early 1961, at first he co-led a group with veteran trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison. The Together set matches Williams and Edison with tenor saxophonist Jimmy Foster and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Sir Charles Thompson. Among the highlights of the dozen standards are "I Don't Know Why," "Aren't You Glad You're You," and "Lover Come Back to Me." Joe Williams did his best to de-emphasize the blues (he wanted to be known as a well-rounded singer), instead choosing to uplift and personalize standards. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
TRACKS 1. Winter Weather
2. I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)
3. There's a Small Hotel
4. Out of Nowhere
5. Aren't You Glad You're You
6. Remember
7. Together
8. Deep Purple
9. Always
10. Lover, Come Back to Me
11. By the River Sainte Marie
12. Alone Together
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