Piano Solos (CD) by Earl Hines

0018111579025. New condition. CD. The budget label Laserlight has unearthed an excellent set of Earl Hines piano solos recorded ten years after his rediscovery. Hines was one of the true originals, a chance-taking pianist who loved to play with time and always seemed to make it back safely from his breathtaking flights. He stretches out on six standards (including "Once in a While," "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams," and "Don't Take Your Love from Me") and takes a vocal on his composition "So Can I." This is excellent music that is frequently quite exciting. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi