Polydor · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Try A Little Tenderness
| Recorded | Jan 3-4, 1961 |
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| Label | Polydor |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 643260 |
The record
A tight European trio session finds the Belgian harmonica master leaning into his guitar work, trading the whistling lyricism of his hits for warm, single-note swing alongside pianist Georges Arvanitas. Recorded in early 1961, it's a quieter corner of Thielemans' catalog -- built for late-night listening rather than showmanship.
Session personnel
- Roland Lobligeois — bass
- Philippe Combelle — drums
- Toots Thielemans — guitar
- Georges Arvanitas — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | Polydor · SLPHM 237 559 — Vinyl, LP earliest on file |
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| 1961 | Polydor — MONO |
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