Earl “Fatha” Hines – His Piano and Ralph Carmichael’s Swingin’ Big Band

A powerful early-60s big band session from one of jazz piano’s true pioneers.

On this Capitol release, Earl “Fatha” Hines is backed by Ralph Carmichael’s swingin’ big band, blending Hines’ dynamic stride-influenced piano style with polished West Coast big band arrangements.

Hines, a towering figure in jazz history and a major influence on Nat King Cole and many others, delivers confident, swinging performances across a mix of standards and blues-infused selections.

Includes:

• My Monday Date
• I Ain’t Got Nobody
• Memories of You
• Little Girl
• Rosetta
• Ann
• As Long As I Live
• Thou Swell
• After All I’ve Been to You
• Deep Forest

A strong representation of Hines in a larger ensemble setting during his later career resurgence.