The Interpretations Of Tal Farlow by Tal Farlow, released on Norgran Records in 1955.

Down Beat : 06/29/1955
Nat Hentoff : 4 stars

Another well-conceived collection of Farlow performances with Tal receiving expert backing from Claude Williamson, Red Mitchell, and Stan Levey. Mitchell and Williamson also contribute a few tasteful solos. One of Farlow’s highlights is his unaccompanied Autumn Leaves. Recording quality of this set is improved over Tal’s previous two albums for this label. This one’s called The Interpretations of Tal Farlow and is further proof that Tal’s ideas, beat, and tone place him among the best modern jazz guitarists.

https://thejazztome.info/tal-farlow-the-interpretations-of-tal-farlow/

Cover Artwork: David Stone Martin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lbGNIMAbOo&list=PLfJndz0utgOO9R_WDuN825oV2vumHY_nE&index=1

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Red Norvo With Strings by Red Norvo, released on Fantasy in 1956.

Robert Pincus wrote for Positive Feedback

"...The title is a parody, because Norvo's "strings" are guitarist Tal Farlow (1921-1998) and bassist Red Mitchel (1927-1992). The album was recorded in October of 1955 at the legendary Radio Recorders in Los Angeles. Norvo's sound is different from fantasy's big star, Cal Tjader, but just as engaging. Norvo's vibes tend to sound light and bubbly compared with Tjader's cool and creamy sound..."

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/music-reviews/red-norvo-with-strings/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4REf2zwE50

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