Portrait of Art Farmer

His CD reissue (which adds a version of “The Folks Who Live on the Hill” to the original LP program) is an excellent showcase for trumpeter Art Farmer in the 1950s. Farmer is showcased with a quartet that also includes pianist Hank Jones, bassist Addison Farmer and drummer Roy Haynes. The repertoire alternates veteran standards with lesser-known material including three of Farmer’s originals and George Russell’s “Nita” along with a particularly strong version of Benny Golson’s “Stablemates.” An excellent outing.

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