Album · 1987

Mostly Ballads

Released
1987
Label
New World Records
Catalogue no.
80351-2
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
42:11
Country
US

“Mostly Ballads” is an album by Steve Kuhn, released in 1987 on New World Records. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 42:11. Jazz standards on the record include “Airegin”, “Body And Soul”, “Danny Boy” and “Don't Explain”. The line-up features Steve Kuhn (piano) and Harvie Swartz (bass).

Who played on Mostly Ballads

  • Steve Kuhn piano all tracks
  • Harvie Swartz bass on 6 tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Body and Soul standard — Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour 4:18
  2. 2 Emily standard — Johnny Mandel 4:19
  3. 3 Lonely Town — Leonard Bernstein 2:37
  4. 4 Airegin standard — Sonny Rollins 3:17
  5. 5 Tennessee Waltz — Pee Wee King 2:14
  6. 6 Danny Boy standard — [traditional] 2:09
  7. 7 ’Round Midnight standard — Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams 5:43
  8. 8 Yesterday’s Gardenias standard — Nelson Cogane, Sammy Mysels, Dick Robertson 3:53
  9. 9 Don’t Explain standard 4:30
  10. 10 How High the Moon standard — Morgan Lewis 2:11
  11. 11 Lover Man standard 4:08
  12. 12 Two for the Road standard — Henry Mancini 2:52

Production

  • David Baker recording
  • Robert Hurwitz producer

More albums by Steve Kuhn

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Mostly Ballads?

The line-up of Mostly Ballads includes Steve Kuhn (piano) and Harvie Swartz (bass).

Which label released Mostly Ballads?

Mostly Ballads was released in 1987 on New World Records (80351-2).

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