This formerly unknown date was released for the first time on this 1988 CD; chances are that the short-lived Candid label died before the music could be put out. Don Ellis, one of the most original trumpeters to emerge in the early 1960's, performs ten standards on a trio session with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow (who was making his recording debut) but the music is far from routine or predictable. Ellis takes an unaccompanied trumpet solo on "Just One Of Those Things,""All The Things You Are" is a trumpet-bass duet and Ellis interacts with Bley on a moody "My Funny Valentine." The players constantly take chances with time but there are few slipups or hesitant moments. A fascinating and long-lost session. - Scot Yanow
Tracks
01. Sweet and Lovely (Gus Arnheim/Jules LeMare/Harry Tobias)
02. My Funny Valentine (Lorenz/Richard Rodgers)
03. I Love You (Cole Porter)
04. I'll Remember April (Gene DePaul/Patricia Johnston/Don Raye)
05. Just One of Those Things (Cole Porter)
06. You Stepped out of a Dream (Nacio Herb Brown/Gus Kahn)
07. All the Things You Are (Oscar Hammerstein II/Gus Kahn)
08. Out of Nowhere (Johnny Green/Edward Heyman)
09. Just one of Those Things (Cole Porter)
10. I Love You (Cole Porter)
STEVE SWALLOW bass
PAUL BLEY piano
DON ELLIS trumpet
Recorded at Nola Penhouse Studios, New York City, April 21, 1961
Candid Records Candid - CCD 79032