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Guitarists · 1921–1998

Tal Farlow

American jazz guitarist (1921–1998)

Born: 7 June 1921
Greensboro
Died: 25 July 1998
Manhattan
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note, Norgran Records
Discography: 27 albums

Biography

Tal Farlow was a jazz musician who played guitar. Tal Farlow was born on 7 June 1921 in Greensboro and died on 25 July 1998 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Norgran Records. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Tal Farlow Quartet” (1954) to “Loveless Love” (2018).

Talmage Holt Farlow (June 7, 1921 – July 25, 1998) was an American jazz guitarist. He was nicknamed "Octopus" because of how his large, quick hands spread over the fretboard.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Tal Farlow Quartet 1954

The Tal Farlow Album 1954

A Recital By Tal Farlow 1955

Autumn in New York 1955

The Interpretations of Tal Farlow 1955

Fascinating Rhythm 1956

Tal 1956

The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow 1956

This Is Tal Farlow 1958

The Guitar Artistry of Tal Farlow 1960

Plays the Music of Harold Arlen 1968

Fuerst Set 1975

A Sign of the Times 1977

Second Set 1977

Tal Farlow ’78 1978

Chromatic Palette 1981

On Stage 1981 · Live

Trilogy 1981

Cookin' on All Burners 1983

The Legendary Tal Farlow 1985

All Strings Attached 1987 · Live

The Return of Tal Farlow/1969 1989

Standards Recital 1993

Chance Meeting 1997

The Artistry Of Tal Farlow 2007

Loveless Love 2018

Trinity

Historic 78 rpm records

Night and Day Red Norvo Trio · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Cole Porter · 1950 archive.org ↗
Cheek to Cheek Red Norvo Trio · Irving Berlin · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles… · 1950 archive.org ↗
Swedish Pastry Red Norvo Trio · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Barney… · 1950 archive.org ↗
I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me Red Norvo Trio · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Gaskill ·… · 1950 archive.org ↗
Time and Tide Red Norvo Trio · Bob Bilder · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · 1950 archive.org ↗
TIME AND TIDE RED NORVO TRIO · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Bob Bilder · 1950 archive.org ↗
LITTLE WHITE LIES RED NORVO TRIO · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Walter… · 1950 archive.org ↗
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU RED NORVO TRIO · Red Norvo · Tal Farlow · Charles Mingus · Cole Porter · 1950 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tal Farlow play?

Tal Farlow is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Tal Farlow born?

Tal Farlow was born 7 June 1921 in Greensboro.

What are Tal Farlow's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Tal Farlow Quartet (1954), The Tal Farlow Album (1954), A Recital By Tal Farlow (1955), Autumn in New York (1955) and The Interpretations of Tal Farlow (1955).

External links

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