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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 10/28/1994
Run Time: 50:09

In 1955, trumpeter Ruby Braff recorded two duet albums with the sensitive pianist Ellis Larkins and both projects were very well-received. This CD reissue brings back the second session in which they perform a dozen songs written by Rodgers & Hart. The passionate Braff and Larkins (a masterful accompanist) work quite well together. Although the emphasis is on ballads, there are a few hotter pieces that find Braff pushing Larkins a bit. Highlights include "Mountain Greenery," "Blue Moon," "My Romance," and "You Took Advantage of Me."

~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Ruby Braff - Trumpet
Ruby Braff - Main Performer
Ruby Braff - Performer
John Hammond, Sr. - Liner Notes
Ruby & Ellis - Main Performer
Ruby & Ellis - Performer
Ellis Larkins - Piano
Ellis Larkins - Main Performer
Ellis Larkins - Performer
Jules Halfant - Design
Barney Cole - Photography

Cole Porter Classics
    Teddy Wilson / CD / 1977
Play Nice Tunes
    Ruby Braff & Dick Hyman / CD / 1994

Release Date: 10/28/1994
Genre: jazz
Run Time: 50:09