Dick Wellstood, one of the great stride pianists, died in 1987 before his 60th birthday, and his loss is a major one for jazz. The release of his appearance on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz radio show on this CD is therefore a welcome event. Although Wellstood has some interesting conversations wtih McPartland, it is for his playing that this set is most recommended. Wellstood is in top form on "Ain't Misbehavin'" and medleys of James P. Johnson and Duke Ellington tunes; McPartland takes "Detour Ahead" as her feature, and ...
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Dick Wellstood, one of the great stride pianists, died in 1987 before his 60th birthday, and his loss is a major one for jazz. The release of his appearance on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz radio show on this CD is therefore a welcome event. Although Wellstood has some interesting conversations wtih McPartland, it is for his playing that this set is most recommended. Wellstood is in top form on "Ain't Misbehavin'" and medleys of James P. Johnson and Duke Ellington tunes; McPartland takes "Detour Ahead" as her feature, and they duet on "Lulu's Back in Town," "'Deed I Do" and a spirited "Fine and Dandy." This set is easily recommended, particularly to fans of Dick Wellstood. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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