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 · Blue Note The Tal Farlow Album 1954 · Norgran Records A Recital By Tal Farlow 1955 · Norgran Records Autumn in New York 1955 · Verve The Interpretations of Tal Farlow 1955 · Norgran Records Fascinating Rhythm 1956 · Norgran Records Tal 1956 · Verve The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow 1956 · Verve This Is Tal Farlow 1958 · Verve The Guitar Artistry of Tal Farlow 1960 · Verve Plays the Music of Harold Arlen 1968 Fuerst Set 1975 · Xanadu Records A Sign of the Times 1977 · Concord Jazz Second Set 1977 · Xanadu Records Tal Farlow ’78 1978 · Concord Jazz Chromatic Palette 1981 · Concord Jazz On Stage 1981 · Live · Concord Records Trilogy 1981 · Inner City Records Cookin' on All Burners 1983 · Concord Jazz The Legendary Tal Farlow 1985 · Concord Jazz

All Strings Attached 1987 · Live

The Return of Tal Farlow/1969 1989 · Prestige Standards Recital 1993 · Elabeth Chance Meeting 1997 · Guitarchives The Artistry Of Tal Farlow 2007 · Verve Loveless Love 2018 · Nagel Heyer Records Trinity · Columbia

Also plays on

Albums where Tal Farlow is credited as a sideman

1953	Howard McGhee Volume 2 — Howard McGhee	guitar
1954	Sextet — Oscar Pettiford	guitar
1955	Swing Guitars — Oscar Moore, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow	guitar
1956	Sweet and Lovely — Buddy DeFranco	guitar
1967	Up, Up and Away — Sonny Criss	guitar
1983	Timeless & Just Jazz International Present Swingin' the Forties With the Great Eight - Live From the Berlin Philharmonie — Teddy Wilson, Red Norvo, Buddy Tate, Slam Stewart, Billy Butterfield, Tal Farlow, Johnny Mince & Sam Woodyard	guitar
1987	Just a Mood — Red Norvo	guitar
1989	Like Someone in Love — Buddy DeFranco	guitar
1995	An Evening With Anita O’Day — Anita O’Day	guitar
1998	George & Ira Gershwin: Standards & Gems — George Gershwin	guitar

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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