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This very logical set is a real gem. The lyrical flügelhornist Art Farmer and his quintet (which consists of tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist James Williams, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith) interpret seven of Billy Strayhorn's compositions. Highlights include "Isfahan," "Johnny Come Lately," "Raincheck," and the title cut. Farmer brings the right combination of sensitivity, swing, respect for the melody, and creativity to these renditions and the results are quite memorable. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Something to Live for: The Music of Billy Strayhorn
01/14/1987 | Contemporary
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Something to Live for: The Music of Billy Strayhorn Track Listing
Credits of Something to Live for: The Music of Billy Strayhorn
- Scott Noll
- Engineer
- Phil Carroll
- Art Direction
- Nancy Ellison
- Photography
- John Garcia Gensel
- Liner Notes
- George Horn
- Mastering
- Clifford Jordan
- Sax (Tenor)
- Helen Keane
- Producer
- Danny Kopelson
- Editing, Editing Engineer, Remixing
- Art Farmer
- Flugelhorn, Main Performer
- Rufus Reid
- Bass
- Marvin "Smitty" Smith
- Drums, ?
- James Williams
- Piano, ?
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