Two for the Blues

RELEASE
1983
LABEL
Pablo/OJC
GENRES
Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz

Album Review

This CD reissue of a Pablo date features Frank Foster (on tenor and soprano) and Frank Wess (tenor, flute and alto) at their best. They perform three Wess originals, one by Foster, and a variety of mostly underplayed standards (including Neal Hefti's "Two for the Blues," plus "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most") and a surprisingly uptempo "Send In the Clowns." With pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith offering stimulating support, this is an excellent showcase for the two Franks. A follow-up Concord set (Frankly Speaking) used the same personnel.
Scott Yanow, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. Two for the Blues
  2. Send in the Clowns
  3. Your Beauty Is a Song of Love
  4. But for the Likes of You
  5. Heat of Winter
  6. Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
  7. Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most
  8. A Time for Love
  9. Bay Street