Name: Linger Awhile
Brand: Vanguard
SKU: 60278
Price: 4.42 GBP
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Linger Awhile

Rating

Album: Linger Awhile
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Sweet Sue
2)	Ghost Of A Chance
3)	Wishing
4)	I Cover The Waterfront
5)	Keeping Out Of Mischief Now
6)	Linger Awhile
7)	I'm In The Market For You
8)	Romance In The Dark
9)	When You Wish Upon A Star
10)	I Can't Get Started

Album: Linger Awhile
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Sweet Sue
2)	Ghost Of A Chance
3)	Wishing
4)	I Cover The Waterfront
5)	Keeping Out Of Mischief Now
6)	Linger Awhile
7)	I'm In The Market For You
8)	Romance In The Dark
9)	When You Wish Upon A Star
10)	I Can't Get Started

Performer Notes

Personnel includes: Ruby Braff, Vic Dickenson, Nat Pierce, Walter Page, Sir Charles Thompson.
This compilation combines tracks from three separate early-'50s recording sessions. Braff, heard on trumpet rather than cornet, is in great form, and is joined by Vic Dickenson, Nat Pierce, and now-obscure tenor saxophonist Samuel Margolis on a swinging "Sweet Sue." Two tracks come from a Dickenson-led date; the best is a very relaxed take on "I Cover the Waterfront." Only one selection comes from a meeting of Braff and fellow trumpeter Buck Clayton, but it's a gem -- an extended look at "I Can't Get Started." As with many Vanguard reissues of recent vintage, the only complaint is that each of the record dates merited a separate re-release instead of this enjoyable but piecemeal anthology CD. ~ Ken Dryden

Professional Reviews

JazzTimes (3/00, p.101) - "...one of the most melodic classic jazz trumpeters....exhibiting superb control of the instrument....the music here is first rate."