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Georges Arvanitas Trio

Title: 3 a.m. / Cocktails for Three

Label: Essential Jazz Classics

Cat No:EJC55453
Format:CD

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• The complete long unavailable trio albums “3. A.M.” (1958) & “Cocktails For Three” (1959), recorded by the legendary French pianist Georges Arvanitas for the Pretoria label.

• He is accompanied on both LPs by well-known American guest artists. Highly influenced by the music of Bud Powell, these were among Arvanitas’ earliest albums as a leader.

• Personnel : Georges Arvanitas, piano on all tracks, with (on “3 A.M.”) Doug Watkins, bass, and Art Taylor, drums - Paris, September 10, 1958; and on “Cocktails For Three”: Gene Taylor, bass, and Louis Hayes, drums - Paris, March 4, 1959. Total Time: 75:55 - 14 tracks.

• Born in Marseille on June 13, 1931, Georges Arvanitas was one of the better-known French jazz pianists of the fifties and sixties. A long-time giant of the European jazz landscape, his graceful technique and effortless versatility made him a sought-after accompanist among American musicians touring France.

Track Listing for 3 a.m. / Cocktails for Three
1) Three A.M. 8:19
2) A Night In Tunisia 5:50
3) Celia 4:47
4) Softly As In A Morning Sunrise 5:05
5) Our Delight 2:38
6) What’s New? 6:48
7) T.W.A. Blues 4:59
8) Cocktail For Three 5:10
9) Everything Happens To Me 6:36
10) Algo Bueno 6:04
11) Airegin 4:12
12) Mean To Me 4:48
13) Tune Up 2:37
14) Bluesy Blues 8:06

Reviews

Jazz Journal - Derek Ansell

Check out the first track on '3 a.m.' and I bet you won't hesitate to buy.

The Jazz Rag - Hugh Ledigo

If you enjoy bebop you'll like this.

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