Eddie Higgins Trio - Don't Smoke In Bed (2LP, Japanese edition)
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Piano – Eddie Higgins [click here to see more vinyl featuring Eddie Higgins]
Guitar - John Pizzarelli
Bass - Jay Leonhart
Written by V. Young (A1), Duke Ellington (A2, B3), Billy Strayhorn (A2, D3), Lorenz Hart (A3), Richard Rodgers (A3), Williard Robinson (B1), B. Barnes (C1), S. Burke (C2), C. Willis (C3), Richard A. Whiting (D1), Sammy Fain (D2), Eddie Higgins (D3)
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Japanese Pressing
Label : Venus
Original Label : Venus
Recorded February 18 and 19, 2000 at Current Sound in New York City
Engineered by Katherine Miller
Mixed and mastered by Shuji Kitamura, Tetsuo Hara
Produced by Tetsuo Hara, Todd Barkan
Liner Notes (Japanese) by Kazutomi Aoki
Photography by Jack Frisch
Designed by Taz
Originally released in 2000
Reissued in 2024
Tracks:
Side A:
- Golden Earrings
- Day-Dream
- Where Or When
Side B:
- Don't Smoke In Bed
- The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
- I Didn't Know About You
Side C:
- Something Cool
- Black Coffee
- Close Your Eyes
Side D:
- Too Marvelous For Words
- That Old Feeling
- Brown-Eyed Beauty
Reviews:
“Eddie Higgins has long been a part of the American jazz scene, though he has tended to be overlooked by critics and to a certain extent, record labels in his homeland. But the cagey veteran knows his way around the piano and makes swinging seem effortless, as on these 2000 sessions. Fortunately, the Japanese Venus label has found a steady market for Higgins' CDs in Japan, where he has had many opportunities to record as a leader. This disc is a trio affair with guitarist John Pizzarelli and bassist Jay Leonhart, both accomplished musicians as well. Beginning with a strutting take of "Close Your Eyes," which brings a fresh sound to this old chestnut, it is clear right away that the chemistry among the players is just right. Duke Ellington's lush ballad "I Didn't Know About You" seemed like it was destined to be overlooked, but Higgins is one of many who have offered shimmering treatments of this lyrical gem. The pianist contributed one original, "Brown-Eyed Beauty," which has a George Shearing-like flavor; one can almost imagine Shearing's quintet playing this lovely piece back in the 1960s. The LPis full of standards and forgotten gems that are equally appealing.” AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.25 / 5