Bill Perkins — Perk Plays Prez (CD) — Used

Bill Perkins — Perk Plays Prez (Used CD)

A swinging tribute to the great tenor saxophonist Lester Young, affectionately known as “Prez.” Bill Perkins recreates music associated with Young, joined by the Jan Lundgren Trio in an intimate, beautifully played jazz session. This Fresh Sound recording offers timeless swing, lyrical saxophone, and classic jazz repertoire.

Complete Track List (14 Songs)

1. Shoe Shine Boy
2. Easy Living
3. Pound Cake
4. Lester Leaps In
5. Song of the Islands
6. Shorty George
7. I Must Have That Man / Foolin' Myself
8. Taxi War Dance
9. Blue and Sentimental
10. Oh, Lady Be Good! / 'Way Down Yonder in New Orleans / You Can Depend on Me
11. Dickie's Dream
12. Easy Does It
13. Let Me See
14. I Left My Baby

Musicians

Bill Perkins — tenor saxophone and clarinet; Jan Lundgren — piano; Dave Carpenter — bass; Paul Kreibich — drums; Jack Sheldon — guest vocal on “I Left My Baby.”

Five Album Facts

1. The album is a tribute to jazz saxophonist Lester Young, nicknamed “Prez.”
2. It was recorded at Sage & Sound Studio in Hollywood in June 1995.
3. Bill Perkins plays tenor saxophone and clarinet.
4. Jan Lundgren, Dave Carpenter and Paul Kreibich provide piano, bass and drums.
5. Jack Sheldon makes a guest vocal appearance on the final track.

CD Details

Artist: Bill Perkins featuring the Jan Lundgren Trio. Album: Perk Plays Prez. Label: Fresh Sound Records. Catalog: FSR 5010 CD. EAN: 7619936050107. Format: Audio CD, 1 disc. Genre: Jazz / Swing. Condition: Used.

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