album · February 7, 1957
Modern Jazz Performances of Songs from Pal Joey
Contemporary RecordsSee this day
jazzcool jazz
Previn tackles the standards from Rodgers and Hart's Pal Joey with a distinctively cool, West Coast jazz sensibility.
- This album was recorded at Contemporary Records' studio in Los Angeles.
- The album was released in February 1957, during a period of significant output for Previn in jazz and film scoring.
- Contemporary Records was known for its high-fidelity recordings, capturing the intimate jazz performances of its roster.
André Previn was an American pianist, composer, and conductor, known for his prolific output across jazz and classical music. In 1957, he was at a point in his career where he was equally comfortable in both jazz and Hollywood studio work.
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