This double LP is valuable as documentation of Earl Hines and his band on a typical gig in 1973. Marva Josie has a few vocals and Tiny Grimes contributes some guitar solos but the leader/pianist is easily the main star, romping on such tunes as "Perdido," "Boogie Woogie on the St. Louis Blues" and "Lester Leaps In." Swinging (if not essential) music.

Tracklist:

Perdido
Boogie Woogie on the St. Louis Blues
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
All of Me
Things Ain't What They Used to Be
Lil Darlin'
James Street Blues
Prelude To A Kiss / Prisoner Of Love
My Ship
La Rosita
Here's That Rainy Day / Polka Dots And Moonbeams
Lester Leaps In
Who?
Closing
I Ain't Got Nobody
Marie
Dinkler Boogie
I Wish You Love
Second Balcony Jump
Shiny Stockings
Showboat Medley
Watermelon Man
Time on My Hands
Memories of You
Street Of Dreams / It's A Pity To Say Goodnight

UPC: 091454011629
Label: Chiaroscuro Records
Release Date: 4.8.03
Format: CD

Earl Hines - An Evening With Earl Hines (2 CD)