Cadence · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Improvisations By The Don Shirley Duo
| Recorded | c. 1956 |
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| Label | Cadence |
| Released | 1956 |
| Personnel | 1 credited player |
| Discogs | master 658656 |
The record
A pianist trained in classical technique turns to trio-less intimacy here, pairing with a young Richard Davis for spare, unhurried improvisations that favor touch and harmonic color over swing-era flash. Cadence catches Shirley early, already carving his own lane between concert hall and cocktail room.
Session personnel
- Richard Davis — bass
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1957 | Cadence (2) · CLP 1015 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1957 | Cadence — MONO |
| 1957 | London Records · HAA 2046 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1957 | London Records · HA-A2046 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1957 | London Records · HAM-A 2046 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 2025 | Blue Moon (4) · BMCD 910 — CD, Compilation, Remastered |