In Copenhagen

by Teddy Wilson

Overview

Pianist Teddy Wilson began putting out records under his own name in 1934 and soon became internationally famous through his collaborations with Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Lester Young. Storyville's 2007 release of a live trio date in Copenhagen Denmark demonstrates Wilson's enduring artistic integrity later in life. On May 21, 1979 -- which would have been Fats Waller's 75th birthday -- 66-year-old Wilson performed with bassist Hugo Rasmussen and drummer Ed Thigpen, opening the set with a series of themes composed or made famous by Waller (tracks one through three). After a spirited six-minute romp through the landscape of W.C. Handy's "St. Louis Blues," Wilson concentrated upon melodies by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn for about a quarter of an hour and polished off eight more jazz standards before calling it quits. This is an example of Teddy Wilson on an exceptionally good night, and is highly recommended for listeners of every persuasion. ~ arwulf arwulf

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2007
Label:	Storyville
UPC:	0717101851621
Rank:	160375

Tracks

1. Honeysuckle Rose
2. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
3. Medley: I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling/Ain't Misbehavin'
4. St. Louis Blues
5. Medley: In a Sentimental Mood/Mood Indigo
6. Perdido
7. Satin Doll
8. Take the 'A' Train
9. Body and Soul
10. Basin Street Blues
11. Avalon
12. Moonglow
13. I'll Remember April
14. Who Cares?
15. Someone to Watch Over Me
16. S'Wonderful

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Teddy Wilson   Primary Artist
Hugo Rasmussen   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Ed Thigpen   Drums

Technical Credits

Anders Stefansen   Audio Production,Producer
Erik Moseholm   Audio Production,Producer
Will Hudson   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Jack Yellen   Composer
Patricia Johnston   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Fred E. Ahlert   Composer
Ervin Drake   Composer
Vincent Rose   Composer
Robert Sour   Composer
Manny Kurtz   Composer
Jan Persson   Photography
Pearce Marchbank   Design
The Mike Hennessey Chastet   Liner Notes
Frank Eyton   Composer
Fats Waller   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
W.C. Handy   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Harry Link   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Harry Brooks   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Milton Ager   Composer