Jazz
* Previously Unissued Recorded April 27-28, 1977 at the Palace Theater(Albany NY)
Joe Venuti, violin Dave McKenna, piano
Producer: Hank O'Neal Mastered By: Jon Bates Cover Design: Ron Warwell
For one of violinist Joe Venuti's final recording sessions, he engages in a set of duets with the talented swing pianist Dave McKenna. The original LP had a dozen performances and the reissue CD adds seven more. In addition to the usual standards, there are several Dixieland tunes (including three versions of "At the Jazz Band Ball") and four Venuti originals. McKenna (with his rolling basslines) was a perfect partner for the violinist, making this set one of the best of Venuti's later years. ---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |