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The Art Farmer Quintet Plays the Great Jazz Hits

Art Farmer · 1967

44 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant tapestry of jazz classics infused with Art Farmer's signature warm trumpet tones and a tight-knit quintet dynamic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm trumpet tones for relaxation
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • consistent melodic journey throughout
  • for evening gatherings
  • rich nostalgia in classic tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer fast-paced, short songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1967, Art Farmer was a well-established figure in the jazz world, having gained recognition through his work with the Jazztet and various collaborations. This album arrived as a follow-up to his earlier works, showcasing his ability to reinterpret jazz standards while solidifying his quintet as a prominent ensemble within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Song for My Father 4:36
  • 2 'round Midnight 5:30
  • 3 Sidewinder 3:58
  • 4 Moanin' 4:49
  • 5 Watermelon Man 3:55
  • 6 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 3:13
  • 7 I Remember Clifford 5:41
  • 8 Take Five 3:37
  • 9 Gemini 5:28
  • 10 The 'In' Crowd 4:11

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