Barry Harris/France 1987

Bebop evangelist Barry Harris’ live performance on May 23, 1987 at a theater in Boulogne-Billancourt, France is completely recorded for approximately 79 minutes using the finest stereo soundboard sound source broadcast locally in recent years. A trio performance with Danish bassist Niels Pedersen and hard bop jazz drummer Art Taylor, including Bud Powell’s “Oblivion,” “I’ll Keep Loving You,” “Buttercup,” and Thelonious. -Performed a total of 11 songs including Monk’s “Monk Medley”. You can fully enjoy Barry Harris’s neat, sophisticated and exquisite touch, and the many plays that will thrill the listener, with the finest sound. 1. Oblivion (07:23) 2. Like Someone In Love (11:49) 3. Tea For Two (08:45) 4. I’ll Keep Loving You (06:51) 5. I Want To Be Happy ( 04:45) 6. Monk Medley (08:55) 7. Buttercup (07:01) 8. Salt Peanuts (04:00) 9. Un Poco Loco (06:34) 10. Dusky n’ Sandy 09:10) 11. How High The Moon / Ornithology (03:24) Live at Théâtre de Boulogne-Billancourt, France, May 23rd 1987 Barry Harris – piano Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass Art Taylor – drums