This excellent two-LP set features the great pianist
Earl Hines interpreting ten of
George Gershwin's compositions. Highlights of this solo piano session include extensive explorations of "Embraceable You" and "They Can't Take That Away from Me" (both are over ten minutes) and more concise readings of "They All Laughed" and "Love Walked In."
Hines recorded so many rewarding records throughout his productive career that what would be considered "best" for some is merely "good" for him. This set is worth picking up, if it can still be found. [Classic Jazz issued their nine-track edition in 2009.] ~ Scott Yanow