Tal Farlow - The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow

In the mid-'50s, guitarist Tal Farlow led one of his finest groups, a drumless trio with pianist Eddie Costa and bassist Vinnie Burke. The same band would record the album Tal a week or two later. With Burke contributing a constant walking bass, the interplay between Farlow and Costa is always exciting, whether they are playing unisons or trading off. This 1999 CD reissue not only has the original seven selections but "Gone With the Wind" (which was left off of the original LP due to lack of space) plus three full-length alternate takes that are basically on the same level as the masters. Among the highpoints are "Taking a Chance on Love," "Yardbird Suite," "Like Someone in Love," and Farlow's lone original, "Meteor," which utilizes the chord changes of "Confirmation." Hot bebop that is easily recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Ben Young Restoration, Research Bill Simon Liner Notes Bryan Koniarz Supervisor Carl Farruggia Mastering Carlos Kase Production Assistant Deborah Hay Text Editor Eddie Costa Piano Herman Leonard Photography Jerry Rappaport Supervisor Norman Granz Producer Richard Seidel Executive Producer Sung Lee Design, Artwork Suzanne White Design Coordinator Tal Farlow Guitar Terri Tierney Production Coordination Tom Greenwood Production Coordination Vinnie Burke Bass