Jim Hall/Red Mitchell


Jim Hall/Red Mitchell is a live album by guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Red Mitchell recorded at Sweet Basil Jazz Club in 1978 and released by the Artists House label.

Reception

Allmusic reviewer by Scott Yanow called it a "lyrical, introverted, and sometimes exquisite set of duets" and said "Hall and Mitchell always had big ears, and although the music is at a low volume and the duo stretches out... there are no sleepy moments".
DownBeat gave the album 5 stars. Reviewer Fred Bouchard wrote, "Intimate feeling and impeccable playing back up the bouquet-throwing. Red’s grand but agile singing, via his resonant 1760 German bass tuned in fifths, wraps you up like a bear hug. while Jim’s warmly familiar guitar breezes more daringly and playfully than you can imagine. There is risk and adventure to their music, for all its hush and geniality".

Track listing

All compositions by Jim Hall except where noted
  1. "Big Blues" − 6:23
  2. "Beautiful" − 7:50
  3. "Waltz New" − 5:05
  4. "Fly Me to the Moon" − 6:18
  5. "Blue Dove" − 9:15
  6. "Osaka Express" − 4:38

Personnel