Early Art
Early Art is an album by trumpeter Art Farmer featuring two sessions recorded in 1954 which was originally released on LP on the New Jazz label in the early 1960s.
Reception
In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow said "the music is quite enjoyable and a must for 1950s bop collectors".Track listing
The programming differs from what is listed, with "Soft Shoe" actually appearing fifth and the songs listed as appearing second through fifth moving up to first through fourth.All compositions by Art Farmer except as indicated
- "Confab in Tempo" - 3:54
- "I'll Take Romance" - 4:57
- "Wisteria" - 4:32
- "Autumn Nocturne" - 4:05
- "Soft Shoe" - 4:59
- "I've [Never Been in Love Before]" - 3:49
- "I'll Walk Alone" - 3:55
- "Gone with [the Wind (song)|Gone With the Wind]" - 4:07
- "Alone Together" - 3:59
- "Pre Amp" - 3:35
- Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey on January 20 and November 9, 1954
Personnel
- Art Farmer – trumpet
- Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
- Horace Silver, Wynton Kelly – piano
- Percy Heath, Addison Farmer – bass
- Kenny Clarke, Herbie Lovelle – drums