[Dixielandjazz] Brubeck & (Jimmy) Rushing

[Stephen G Barbone]

John Petters mentions the above captioned album. Interested list-mates  
may hear snips of it at:

http://www.amazon.com/Brubeck-Rushing-Quartet-Featuring-Jimmy/dp/B00000DFSD

Kind of odd to hear a Blues singer with a non-blues oriented pianist,  
but it works and Desmond's phrasing behing Rushing is, IMO, exquisite.

Below is a synopsis of the album.

Dave Brubeck Quartet & Jimmy Rushing - 1960 - Columbia Legacy

Although associated with the more modern styles of jazz, Brubeck  
always had a great respect ( if not reverence ) for the masters of the  
past. On ten standards Brubeck, altoist Paul Desmond and the Quartet  
fit in perfectly behind the great swing/blues singer Jimmy Rushing who  
sounds rejuvenated by the fresh setting. This disc, a surprising  
success, is well worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow, AMG

This is how i came about. One day, out of the blue, Jimmy said " Dave,  
let's do an album together, you and me. " Dave agreed, but nothing  
more was said about the project until several months had passed. Dave  
had some reservations about it; he wasn't sure that his group could  
offer the right setting for Jimmy. Also, various engagements kept  
their paths from crossing. Then while everyone was in Europe on jazz  
concert tours - Dave with the Quartet, Jimmy with the Buck Clayton All- 
Stars - the subject came up again. " Let's make that album when we get  
back to the States, " said Jimmy. " Okay, " Dave replied, " but do you  
really think we can play the right background for you? " " I know it,  
"  Jimmy answered. " I've been listening to you for years, and I know  
we can make a great album. " So they got together in a studio and  
recorded this collection, a spontaneous explosion of jazz. Dave and  
Jimmy have never worked together before, nor ever rehearsed together.  
What came about is the meeting of two main movements in jazz-one of  
the most exciting albums I have ever heard. Everybody swings, as Dave  
and Jimmy both bring out the best in each other ~ Teo Macero ( from  
original liner notes )

Personnel:
Jimmy Rushing ( Vocals )
Dave Brubeck ( Piano )
Paul Desmond ( Alto Saxophone )
Eugene Wright ( Double Bass )
Joe Morello ( Drums )

Dave Brubeck Quartet & Jimmy Rushing Tracks:
01  There'll Be Some Changes Made
02  My Melancholy Baby
03  Blues In The Dark
04  I Never Knew ( I Could Love Anyone Like I'm Loving You )
05  Ain't Misbehavin'
06  Evenin'
07  All By Myself
08  River, Stay 'Way From My Door
09  You Can Depend On Me
10  Am I Blue?
11  Shine On Harvest Moon