Recorded on December 16th, 1960 at Nola Penthouse Studios in New York City, Blues For Smoke stands as one of pianist Jaki Byard's most celebrated performances. Released on the prestigious Candid label, this album earned an impressive 4½ stars from AllMusic, with critic Scott Yanow calling it "a highly recommended outing from a very underrated pianist."
This 2025 pressing brings Blues For Smoke back to vinyl with an all-analog remaster by the legendary Bernie Grundman, ensuring Byard's expressive and deeply soulful playing is heard with exceptional clarity and warmth. For fans of classic jazz piano, this release is a rare opportunity to experience a timeless 1960 session the way it was meant to be heard.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Candid
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 03/14/2025
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TRACKS
1. Excerpts From European Episode
A2. Aluminum Baby
A3. Pete And Thomas (Tribute To The Ticklers)
A4. Spanish Tinge No. 1
B1. Flight Of The Fly
B2. Blues For Smoke
B3. Jaki's Blues Next
B4. Diane's Melody
B5. One Two Five
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