Release date: 26-07-2007 (originally released in 1974)

2007 UK limited edition 7-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL, originally released in 1974 - Budd Johnson didn't do much recording as a leader, so this French studio date is particularly valuable.He's reunited with Earl Hines, with whom he played during three stints between 1932-1942; they're joined by drummer Panama Francis & bassist Jimmy Leary, presented in sealed & stickered picture sleeve

Tracks:
01. Blues For Sale
02. Gone With The Wind
03. If You Were Mine
04. Am I Wasting My Time
05. The Dirty Old Man
06. Linger Awhile
07. Mr Bechet

Saxophonist Budd Johnson was a talented and valuable jazz musician for many decades, a behind-the-scenes player and writer who uplifted a countless number of sessions from the 1930s into the '80s.

Budd Johnson didn't record much, which makes this 1974 set with the great Earl Hines all the more interesting. Of course, the real reason it's special is because of some damn-fine music by some outstanding jazzmen. Johnson and Hines are joined by drummer Panama Francis and bassist Jimmy Leary. The title tracks is an original tribute to the king of soprano saxophonists Sidney Bechet.

Personnel:
Budd Johnson: tenor and sopreano saxophone
Earl Hines: piano
Jimmy Leary: bass
Panama Francis: drums

Recorded at the Seed Studio in Vallauris, France on July 18, 1974
Engineer: Gerhard Lehner