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SLEEVE: NM- MEDIA: NM- YEAR: 1980 ORIGIN: Italy EXTRAS: O.G. Press, insert in Japanese included.
"Song for Leslie" is an album by jazz pianist Ronnie Mathews (sometimes spelled as "Matthews"). The album was recorded in 1974 and released on the Cobblestone label. Ronnie Mathews was known for his work as a sideman with various jazz luminaries, including Freddie Hubbard and Roy Haynes. He had a distinctive and lyrical piano style that blended elements of hard bop and post-bop.
"Song for Leslie" features Ronnie Mathews on piano, with Stafford James on bass and Freddie Waits on drums. The album showcases Mathews' intricate and melodic compositions, along with the trio's tight and interactive playing. The music on the album is characterized by its swinging grooves, soulful melodies, and creative improvisations.