Decca · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Blue And Sentimental
| Recorded | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Label | Decca |
| Catalog | DL 9211 |
| Released | 1958 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 2609087 |
The record
Skeeter Best's guitar adds a soft, chamber-like edge to this 1958 Decca session, framing Larkins' unhurried ballads and quietly alert comping. Benjamin and Crawford keep the pulse gentle, never crowding a pianist better known for cushioning singers than stepping out front.
Session personnel
- Joe Benjamin — bass
- Jimmy Crawford — drums
- Skeeter Best — guitar
- Ellis Larkins — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1958 | Decca · DL 9211 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Decca — MONO |
| 2003 | Decca · UCCU-9036 — CD, Album, Reissue, Mono |
Follow the players
Joe Benjamin also plays on
Jimmy Crawford also plays on
Skeeter Best also plays on