''Blues for Smoke'' is an album by pianist
Jaki Byard recorded in 1960 and released on the
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label.
Candid Records discography
accessed July 30, 2012
Reception
Allmusic
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awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow
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Biography
Yanow was born in New York City and grew up near Los Angeles.
Since 1974, he was a regular reviewer of many jazz styles an ...
stating, "A highly recommended outing from a very underrated pianist".[Yanow, S]
Allmusic Review
accessed July 27, 2012
Track listing
''All compositions by Jaki Byard''
# "Journey/Hollis Stomp/Milan to Lyon" - 5:57
# "Aluminum Baby" - 4:32
# "Pete and Thomas (Tribute to the Ticklers)" - 3:41
# "Spanish Tinge No 1" - 4:12
# "Flight of the Fly" - 5:44
# "Blues for Smoke" - 4:52
# "Jaki's Blues Next" - 2:07
# "Diane's Melody" - 5:05
# "One Two Five" - 2:40
Personnel
* Jaki Byard - piano
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References
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1961 albums
Candid Records albums
Instrumental albums
Jaki Byard albums
Solo piano jazz albums