Joe Venuti, George Barnes – Gems (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1975
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Gems is an LP by Joe Venuti, George Barnes from 1975 released on the Concord Jazz label.
About this album
Gems is a charming showcase for the unlikely but finely matched partnership of violinist Joe Venuti and guitarist George Barnes. Drawn from the 1970s jazz revival, the album finds both players working through standards with easy swing, crisp phrasing and a conversational interplay that feels effortless. Venuti, a pioneering violinist from the early jazz era, and Barnes, a nimble guitarist with deep roots in swing, bring warmth and wit to familiar material rather than showy reinvention. The result is a polished, affectionate record that underlines both musicians’ melodic touch and their enduring place in classic jazz tradition.
Genre: Jazz
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Artist: Joe Venuti, George BarnesLabel: Concord Jazz – CJ-14Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: USReleased: 1975Genre: JazzStyle: Swing
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A1 I Want To Be Happy
A2 I'M Coming Virginia
A3 Almost Like Being In Love
A4 I'Ll Never Be The Same
A5 Oh, Baby!
B1 Hindustan
B2 Lover
B3 Humoresque
B4 Poor Butterfly
B5 Oh Lady Be Good