Returned to the spotlight briefly for a Carnegie Hall concert

At the time he recorded this music (which has been reissued on CD), pianist Jess Stacy had been retired from music for 14 years and had just returned to the spotlight briefly for a Carnegie Hall concert. On what would be his next-to-last record as a leader, Stacy concentrates mostly on relaxed tempos, playing in a piano style virtually unchanged from his early years. Stacy performs a set of standards plus five originals. A special bonus (in addition to the four previously unreleased tracks, which are highlighted by a sparkling 'Riverboat Shuffle') is the inclusion of a lengthy and fascinating essay byWhitney Balliett that covers virtually the pianist's entire life.

Track Listing

• How Long Has This Been Going On'
• Doll Face
• Miss Peck Accepts
• I Would Do Most Anything For You
• Stacy Still Swings
• Lover Man
• Lookout Mountain Squirrels
• Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
• Riverboat Shuffle
• Memphis In June
• St. Louis Calliope Blues
• Sunny Disposition

Additional Details

Label: Chiaroscuro Records

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 68:48 mins

Release Date: 03/04/02

UPC: 091454013326