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Don Byas - 2000 - Laura (1950-52) FLAC
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Don Byas - 2000 - Laura (1950-52)

Don Byas was a giant of the tenor sax, though his accomplishments were all but overlooked in his native land once he moved to Europe for good. This CD from Universal Music's Jazz in Paris series compiles three separate studio sessions from the early '50s, all with different rhythm sections. Most of the tracks are standard ballads, featuring the leader throughout. His expressive take of "Laura" shows off a big tone with a bit of vibrato much like Ben Webster in his later years. The one original is his snappy "Riviera Blues," a lively number likely improvised on the spot. Had he remained in the U.S., it is possible that Don Byas might have been ranked along with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Ben Webster in the top echelon of tenor saxophonists, so anyone unfamiliar with his work should seek out this very affordable collection. (AllMusic)

Track list:
01 - Summertime
02 - Night and Day
03 - Easy To Love
04 - Where Or When
05 - Flamingo
06 - Stardust
07 - Old Man River
08 - The Man I Love
09 - Georgia On My Mind
10 - Over the Rainbow
11 - Laura
12 - Somebody Loves Me
13 - Old Folks At Home
14 - Riviera Blues (Blues ─Ö la Don)
15 - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
16 - I Cover the Waterfront
17 - It's the Talk Of the Town
18 - A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody

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