Guy Lafitte P.S.

[Larry Kart]

On of the things about Lafitte that I find unique and attractive is that on ballads he begins improvising during the theme statement and never stops. It's not that he gets all "swingy" right from the start; rather it's that he almost immediately creates new ballad-like lines that are continuous in mood and shape with those of the tune he's playing. This is especially evident on his superb version of "Blue and Sentimental."

[Big Beat Steve]

On 5/26/2023 at 1:18 AM, Larry Kart said:

This is especially evident on his superb version of "Blue and Sentimental."

You are referring to his 1954 recording? His first album (the 10-incher from 1954) was named after this tune. I pulled it out the other day to refresh my memories, and this tune may have become a sort of signature tune of his. According to Bruyninckx, he recorded it again in the 60s.

Edited May 27, 2023 by Big Beat Steve

[Larry Kart]

I meant the later one with Geo Daly,