Tal Farlow - The Tal Farlow Album (1954)

Farlow was born in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1921. While with the Red Norvo Trio (which originally included Charles Mingus) from 1949–1953, Farlow became famous in the jazz world. His huge hands and ability to play rapid yet light lines, which earned him the nickname "Octopus", made him one of the top guitarists of the era. After six months with Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five in 1953, Farlow put together his own group, which for a time included pianist Eddie Costa.

Tracklist:

01: If there's someone lovelier than you
02: With the wind and the rain in your hair
03: My old flame
04: Gibson Boy
05: You and the night and the music
06: Love Nest
07: Blues in the closet
08: Everything I've got