Doug Raney Trio - Blues, Ballads, Bebop And A Blue Girl (2009) {Japan}

Doug Raney was an American jazz guitarist. He was the son of Jimmy Raney. Raney began his career in his father's band, with Al Haig, at the age of 18. He later played in a duo with his father. He recorded as a leader for SteepleChase extensively in the 1970s and 1980s, and worked with Kenny Barron, Joey DeFrancesco, Billy Hart, Duke Jordan, Jesper Lundgaard, Horace Parlan, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Tomas Franck, Bernt Rosengren, and Chet Baker among others. Doug Raney moved to Denmark in 1977.

Doug Raney is a brilliant guitarist whose style is firmly rooted in the bebop and classic modern jazz traditions. He has lived in Copenhagen for more than 30 years, shortly after he first visited the Danish capital during a duo tour with his father and famous guitarst, Jimmy Raney. Living in Denmark may have decreased his visibility to the American audience, but he has created a substantial body of thoughful, emotionally subtle, and powerful jazz and recorded for the Danish label Steeple Chase as well as the Japanese label Marshmallow Records.

His latest Marshmallow CD is a delight! From the opening track "Oblivion," the listner is captivated by his warm tone, impeccable technique, flowing sense of swing, and a perfect balance of lyricism and emotion. Veteran bassist -- and one of the best in Europe -- Jesper Lundgaard provides great support at the bottom end, while the younger Morten Lund adds much color to the proceedings with his delicate and brilliant drumming. This is a wonderful guitar trio album. Strongly recommended for fans of the jazz guitar! Recorded in Copenhagen, April and May 2008. This gate-fold paper sleeve "mini-LP" package includes full-length liner notes in English by Ib Skovgaard.

Track List

01. Oblivion [4:27]
02. Blue Monk [8:54]
03. This Is New [8:49]
04. Little Girl Blue [9:10]
05. Photograph [8:00]
06. Dear Old Stockholm [7:08]
07. Who Cares [7:54]