Introducing Carl Perkins
Introducing Carl Perkins is the sole album led by American jazz pianist Carl Perkins recorded in 1955 and released on the Dootone label the following year.[1][2]
Introducing Carl Perkins | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 1956 |
Recorded | 1955 |
Studio | Los Angeles, CA |
Genre | Jazz |
Length | 38:24 |
Label | Dootone DL 211 |
Producer | Dootsie Williams |
Reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Recorded two years before legendary West Coast pianist's death. ... Six Perkins originals make this an important document. He was an important sideman. Here as a leader he shows his true worth".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Carl Perkins except where noted
- "Way Cross Town" – 3:40
- "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 3:28
- "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:15
- "Marblehead" – 3:40
- "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:13
- "Westside" – 2:05
- "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:45
- "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:03
- "Why Do I Care" – 4:00
- "Lilacs in the Rain" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) – 3:25
- "Carl's Blues" – 4:50
Personnel
References
- Both Sides Now: Dootone/Dooto Album Discography accessed December 12, 2018
- Carl Perkins discography accessed December 12, 2018
- Nastos, Michael G.. Carl Perkins: Introducing Carl Perkins – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
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