This compilation combines tracks from three separate early-'50s recording sessions. Braff, heard on trumpet rather than cornet, is in great form, and is joined by Vic Dickenson, Nat Pierce, and now-obscure tenor saxophonist Samuel Margolis on a swinging "Sweet Sue." Two tracks come from a Dickenson-led date; the best is a very relaxed take on "I Cover the Waterfront." Only one selection comes from a meeting of Braff and fellow trumpeter Buck Clayton, but it's a gem -- an extended look at "I Can't Get Started." As with many Vanguard reissues of recent vintage, the only complaint is that each of the record dates merited a separate re-release instead of this enjoyable but piecemeal anthology CD.
Linger Awhile
Ruby Braff
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Linger Awhile Review
by Ken Dryden
Track Listing
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| 1 | Ruby Braff | 09:19 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
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Ruby Braff | 07:25 | SpotifyAmazon | ||
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Ruby Braff | 03:17 | SpotifyAmazon | ||
| 4 | Ruby Braff | 08:29 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 5 | Ruby Braff | 05:52 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 6 | Ruby Braff | 05:00 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 7 | Ruby Braff | 05:50 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
| 8 | Ruby Braff | 06:55 | SpotifyAmazon | |||
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Ruby Braff | 05:59 | SpotifyAmazon | ||
| 10 | Ruby Braff | 11:00 | SpotifyAmazon |
