Jim Hall - Commitment (1976)

There is lots of variety on this LP reissue, which features guitarist Jim Hall in several different settings. He has separate duets with pianist Don Thompson (Hoagy Carmichael's delightful "One Morning In May"), his wife Jane Hall (who sings "When I Fall In Love"), pianist Tommy Flanagan, and drummer Terry Clarke. He also overdubs acoustic and electric guitars on his solo "Down the Line," teams up with pianist Flanagan and flugelhornist Art Farmer on two duets, and uses a slightly larger group on "Lament for a Fallen Matador," a Don Sebesky adaptation of a classical piece that has the haunting voice of Joan LaBarbara. Overall, there is plenty of intriguing music on this recommended set. (Scott Yanow, All Music Guide)

Tracks:

*01.- Walk Soft
*02.- One Morning in May
*03.- Lament for a Fallen Matador
*04.- Down the Line
*05.- When I Fall in Love
*06.- My One and Only Love
*07.- Bermuda Bye Bye
*08.- Indian Summer



Personnel:

*Jim Hall: Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
*Ron Carter: Bass
*Art Farmer: Flugelhorn
*Tommy Flanagan; Don Thompson: Piano
*Terry Clarke; Alan Ganley: Drums
*Jane Hall; Joan La Barbara: Vocals
*Don Sebesky: Arranger









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