Giants In Nice - Earl Hines / Barney Bigard - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Giants In Nice is a rare and intimate recording that captures the spontaneous brilliance of Earl Hines and Barney Bigard—two architects of jazz—meeting on French soil. Hines, the revolutionary pianist, and Bigard, the clarinetist whose velvet tone graced Ellington’s finest hours, share a musical conversation that bridges eras and continents. This live album, recorded in Nice, France, is less a showcase of bravado and more a masterclass in understated interplay, where swing and lyricism breathe in every phrase. Listening to these tracks feels like a privileged seat at a storied club: Hines's inventive runs and percussive chords meet Bigard's warm, expressive clarinet lines, each artist drawing out the best in the other. The setlist honors jazz tradition while also leaving space for improvisational flights, inviting listeners into a world where joy and melancholy intertwine. For collectors, this album isn’t just an artifact; it’s a living document of jazz’s golden lineage, offering both historic weight and enduring pleasure. Whether you’re deepening your collection or discovering two giants in full command of their craft, Giants In Nice deserves a place on your turntable. Track List: A1 - I Surrender, Dear - 7:15 A2 - Rosetta - 4:30 A3 - It's Wonderful - 5:10 A4 - I Know A Little Bit About A Lot Of Things - 4:50 B1 - The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else - 3:20 B2 - Stardust - 4:35 B3 - Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans / Basin Street Blues - 9:15 B4 - We Wish You Love (Que Reste-T-Il De Nos Amours?) - 3:20