Featured Album

Live at J’s, Pt. 2

RELEASE
1989
LABEL
Arhoolie
GENRES
Jazz, Adult Contemporary

Album Review

On the second of two volumes, veteran swing violinist Claude Williams (81 at the time of this live recording) proves that he is still in top form. The repertoire is primarily swing standards and (with the assistance of guitarist James Chirillo, pianist Ron Mathews, bassist Al McKibbon and either Akira Tana or Grady Tate on drums), Williams is easily the main star of this swinging set. His violin solos are excellent (a little rougher in tone but near the level of a Stephane Grappelli) while his occasional vocals show plenty of personality. This is fine music that helps to put the focus on a much neglected swing stylist.
Scott Yanow, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
  2. But Not for Me
  3. All the Things You Are
  4. A 100 Years from Today
  5. On Green Dolphin Street
  6. One for the Count
  7. That Certain Someone
  8. Take the "A" Train
  9. Fiddler's Dream
  10. There Will Never Be Another You
  11. Don't Get Around Much Anymore