Ted Rosenthal Trio My Funny Valentine (2 LP)

Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!
Jazz pianist Ted Rosenthal dedicates his second release on Venus Records to the exceptional singer Helen Merrill, whom he accompanied for more than ten years. The album opens with "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To", a track Merrill adopted on her album with Clifford Brown on trumpet and Quincy Jones as arranger. Rosenthal's clever arrangements and great, lyrical playing are perfectly complemented by George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums.
For Ted Rosenthal's second release on Venus, he dedicated the whole album to Helen Merrill—the exceptional singer who he accompanied for more than ten years—by performing standards that are closely associated with her.
The album starts with "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," a track Merrill made her own on her album with Clifford Brown on trumpet and Quincy Jones as arranger. Rosenthal's smart arrangements and gorgeous, lyrical playing are complemented perfectly by George Mraz on bass and Al Foster on drums. The close interaction between the trio is astounding.
Venus LPs are pressed only once. After the first edition has been sold, the titles will be removed from the catalogue. Collectors should therefore consider buying in good time.

Features:

• Limited Edition
• Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• OBI Strip
• Made in Japan

Musicians:

• Ted Rosenthal, piano
• George Mraz, bass
• Al Foster, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
2. Autumn Leaves
3. Lover Man
Side B
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
2. I Fall In Love Too Easily
Side C
1. Falling In Love With Love
2. 'S Wonderful
3. My Funny Valentine
Side D
1. Summertime
2. Alone Together
3. Don't Explain