''Cole Porter in a Modern Mood'' is the debut album by American jazz pianist
Randy Weston, recorded in 1954 and released on the
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label as a 10-inch LP.
Reception
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'' in 1954 wrote: "Weston turns in a brilliant display of modern jazz stylings on a selection of Cole Porter favorites. This is the first time that Weston, who has played with groups in New York since the war, has had a chance to really display his technique and his musicianship on disks and he makes the most of it."
awarded the album 3 stars with the review by Alex Henderson stating: "back in 1954 -- when a 28-year-old Randy Weston recorded ''Randy Weston Plays Cole Porter in a Modern Mood'' -- saluting Porter wasn't an idea that beboppers had run into the ground and beaten to death. It was still an intriguing idea, and the element of intrigue is definitely present on this record... the pianist's career as a leader was off to an impressive start".
[Henderson, A]
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accessed August 10, 2012
Track listing
''All compositions by
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in film.
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Get Out of Town
"Get Out of Town" is a 1938 popular song written by Cole Porter, for his musical ''Leave It to Me!'', where it was introduced by Tamara Drasin.
Notable recordings
*Ginny Simms - recorded December 7, 1938 for Vocalion Records (catalog No. 4549).
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I Get a Kick Out of You" - 3:10
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I Love You
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In the Still of the Night" - 4:40
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Just One of Those Things" - 4:29
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Night and Day" - 3:36
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What Is This Thing Called Love?" - 2:50
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I've Got You Under My Skin" - 3:08
Personnel
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Randy Weston -
piano
*Sam Gill -
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References
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Randy Weston albums
1955 debut albums
Riverside Records albums
Albums produced by Orrin Keepnews
Cole Porter tribute albums