Van de jaren twintig tot eind jaren zeventig draaide hij mee in de jazzwereld: hij geld als een der belangrijke innovatoren van het pianospel. Hier is mooi te horen hoe hoe dat vanuit oerjazz-stijlen als ragtime ontwikkelde.
"If you're already a fan of either Harry "Sweets" Edison of Earl "Fatha" Hines this is yet another chapter in their long careers that's worth a listen. Recorded in 1978, this collection of 7 duets is a fine performance by both artists in the sunset of their playing days. Edison was 63 at this time and Hines must have been in the same neighborhood. As such, it's not the best performance technically, but don't get me wrong - they both still have their chops. Hines stride piano style is a nice undercurrent for Edison's bluesy improvisation and both remain inventive. The selection of tunes is appropriately standards and classic ballads. Recommended but not the best example of either man's contribution to jazz." (Amazon).
"The two 1957 sessions that make up this CD featuring Earl Hines with a pickup rhythm section in Paris were recorded originally for Phillips, with bassist Guy Pedersen and drummer Gus Wallez. The pianist is in top form, including just a little of the Dixieland repertoire ("Royal Garden Blues" and "Muskrat Ramble") that typically dominated most of his recordings made in the U.S. during this period, and spending more time exploring favorite warhorses like "Hallelujah" and "Makin' Whoopee," as well as already classic jazz compositions such as "If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight" and "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)." While the tracks are generally brief, the music is consistently swinging at a high level and four bonus tracks have been added to the CD reissue, so it should be considered an essential purchase for fans of Earl "Fatha" Hines." (Ken Dryden, Allmusic)
Graad 3-5
"The second of two CDs taken from a pair of solo piano sessions (and greatly expanding upon the original LP that came out), this set features the great pianist Earl Hines near the peak of his powers, stretching out on a variety of stimulating standards including "Who's Sorry Now," "I Never Knew," "Stompin' at the Savoy" and "Mack the Knife." Every jazz collection should have at least a few examples of Hines's stimulating and exciting piano; this CD and Tour de Force are perfect examples of his virtuosic powers." (Allmusic).
Uitstekend concert van sextet rond veteraan-pianist. Met veel enthousiasme (wat duidelijk overslaat op het hoorbare publiek) speelt men een swing-georienteerde set, waarbij Hines z'n bandleden aanstekelijk opzweept. Met o.a. Johnny Rae (vib).
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