"Jazz Guitar" is a minor classic as it was Jim Hall's first recording under his own name. Hall chose to be accompanied by just piano and bass making this a "living room" trio. He chose well. The pianist is the legendary Carl Perkins who although he couldn't read music and was self taught was a very sophisticated and technically fluent pianist. He could hear a piece just once and have it down pat! He sadly died in April 1958 of a drug overdose. The bassist is the great Keith "Red" Mitchell. Mitchell was one of the few bassists that Charles Mingus loved and respected. In other words a "perfect" Jazz trio. Hall's sound is so earthy and distinct and his phrasing, swinging and sure. This was Hall's real first step to greatness....."Jazz Guitar".

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