Billy Taylor with Four Flutes

Billy Taylor with Four Flutes is an album by American jazz pianist Billy Taylor featuring tracks recorded in 1959 for the Riverside label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with reviewer Scott Yanow calling it "essentially bop, but the unusual instrumentation gives the set its own personality. Enjoyable music that certainly stands out from the crowd".

Track listing

All compositions by Billy Taylor except as indicated

"The Song Is Ended" - 3:54
"Back Home" - 6:44
"St. Thomas" - 2:28
"Oh, Lady Be Good" - 4:40
"No Parking" - 2:53
"Koolbongo" - 4:18
"Blue Shutters" - 6:54
"One for the Woofer" - 4:42
"How About You?" - 4:54

Recorded in New York City on July 20 and July 24, 1959.

Personnel

Billy Taylor - piano
Phil Bodner, Herbie Mann, Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Sanfino, Bill Slapin, Frank Wess - flute
Tommy Williams - bass
Dave Bailey, Albert Heath - drums
Chino Pozo - congas