Tal Farlow
Nearly as famous for his reluctance to play as for his outstanding abilities, guitarist Tal Farlow did not take up the instrument until he was already 21, but within a year was playing professionally and in 1948 was with Marjorie Hyams' band. 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 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. Late in 1958, Farlow settled on the East Coast, became a sign painter, and just played locally. He only made one record as a leader during 1960-1975, but emerged a bit more often during 1976-1984, recording for Concord fairly regularly before largely disappearing again. Profiled in the definitive documentary Talmage Farlow, the guitarist can be heard on his own records for Blue Note (1954), Verve, Prestige (1969), and Concord. He died of cancer July 25, 1998, at age 77
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Jazz Anthology (Original Recordings)
Jazz - Released by Miradas Records on 29 Jul 2016
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Swing Guitar (Album of 1955)
Tal Farlow, Oscar Moore, Barney Kessel
Pop - Released by Guitar Heros on 30 Nov 2019
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The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Avid Entertainment on 19 May 2013
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Move (Remastered)
Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus
Contemporary Jazz - Released by RevOla on 15 Oct 2021
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The Interpretations of Tal Farlow
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 9 Aug 2021
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Tal Farlow Plays The Music Of Harold Arlen
Jazz - Released by Verve Reissues on 1 Jan 1960
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Three Classic Albums Plus (Autumn in New York / The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow / This Is Tal Farlow) [Remastered]
Jazz - Released by Avid Entertainment on 5 May 2013
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This Is Tal Farlow (Deluxe Edition)
Jazz - Released by Verve Reissues on 1 Jan 1958
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Tal (Bonus Track Version)
Jazz - Released by Jazz Musts on 2 Jan 2013
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The Tal Farlow Album (Album of 1955)
Pop - Released by Guitar Heros on 31 Jan 2020
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Tal Farlow Plays The Music of Harold Arlen
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 Jan 2000
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Tal (Album of 1956)
Pop - Released by Guitar Heros on 31 Jan 2020
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This Is Tal Farlow (Album of 1958)
Pop - Released by Jazz Classics on 6 Dec 2019
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This Is Tal Farlow (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Avid Entertainment on 1 Feb 1958
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Autumn in New York - The Artistry of Tal Farlow (Album of 1954)
Pop - Released by Jazz Classics on 30 Nov 2019
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The Interpretations of Tal Farlow (Album of 1955)
Pop - Released by Guitar Heros on 31 Jan 2020
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The Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow
World - Released by TP4 Music on 6 Jan 2021
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