Luckey & The Lion: Harlem Piano, solos by Luckey Roberts & Willie "The Lion" Smith

performed by Luckey Roberts, 1895-1968 and Willie Smith, 1897-1973 (Good Time Jazz, 1955), 44 mins, 12 page(s)

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Field of Interest: Jazz
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 44 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Piano Jazz, Solo
Label: Good Time Jazz
Page Count: 12
Performer: Luckey Roberts, 1895-1968, Willie Smith, 1897-1973
Date Recorded: 1958-03-18
Release Date: 1955
Review: Despite his talents as a pioneering stride pianist, Luckey Roberts only led three recording sessions in his long career. The second date (which comprises half of this CD reissue) ranks up there with his earlier Solo Art set. Roberts performs six originals on this release, none of which (including "Nothin'," "Inner Space," and "Outer Space") are particularly known, although traditional jazz pianists would be well advised to explore these pieces. The second half of the release features the equally distinctive Willie "The Lion" Smith on six piano solos of his own, including five originals (highlighted by "Relaxin'" and "Concentratin'") and the standard "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea." Wonderful and classic music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject: Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Piano Jazz, Jazz para Piano, Piano Jazz
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Jazz para Piano, Piano Jazz