Description
OFFICIAL RELEASE ON August 2024, Pre order here
THE DUBLIN CONCERT is a previously unreleased album of Louis Stewart and Jim Hall recorded live in concert to a delighted Dublin audience on 26th December 1982.
Tapes discovered in 2022 have been carefully digitized and mastered to present the captivating, empathetic and poetic playing of this outstanding duo.
This album will be a delight for Louis Stewart and Jim Hall fans alike as it is the only known recording of them performing together.
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Recorded in Dublin’s Maccabi Hall on 26th December 1982, THE DUBLIN CONCERT captures both musicians in top form, performing standards with stunning close interaction and improvisation.
Catalog #: LRCD2401 / LRLP2401 and Format: CD, Vinyl and Download. Release Date: 6th September ’24 |
| Track# | Track listing | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STELLA BY STARLIGHT (Victor Young) | 9:28 |
| 2 | 2 DEGREES EAST, 3 DEGREES WEST (John Lewis) | 10:41 |
| 3 | BUT BEAUTIFUL (Jimmy Van Heusen) | 7:11 |
| 4 | ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE (Jerome Kern) * | 4:41 |
| 5 | SAINT THOMAS (Sonny Rollins) | 9:16 |
| 6 | MY FUNNY VALENTINE (Rodgers/Hart) * | 5:36 |
| 7 | HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN (Irving Berlin) | 9:44 |
| 8 | IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD (Duke Ellington) * | 7:56 |
| *Jim Hall solo |
The concert was hastily arranged when it was learned that Jim was holidaying in Ireland.
It is believed that Jim and Louis met in 1981 during Stewart’s New York Bechet’s residency. Louis was big admirer of Jim, particularly the duet albums with Bill Evans.
Both musicians had previously recorded in duet settings.
Though masters in different styles, they carefully listened and complimented each other. “Look at what Santa brought us for Christmas” is how Louis introduced Jim.
The onstage recording set up was simple, just a mic on each guitar amp.
James –
What a surprise the release of this album was. My recent visit into Dublin had Tower Records top of my list to pick up a copy of Louis Stewart with Jim Hall. Very relaxed performances from two of the greatest of all time – who I had never known actually played together. I’ve listened to the record non stop the past two days and it’s absolutely incredible. A must have for any self-respecting jazz fan or musician! There’s so much to listen to here. An especially good moment halfway through “Saint Thomas” (track 5 on the CD) where Louis Stewart launches into a Celtic guitar solo more akin to Thin Lizzy than Jazz, but very much appreciated by the audience who apparently attended the gig at last minute’s notice on Stephen’s Day as Jim Hall happened to be in town on holidays and asked Louis if he wanted to gig.