Good Deal Explained

Good Deal is the third album by American jazz trio The 3 Sounds recorded on May 20, 1959 and released on Blue Note the following year.^[1]

Release history

Like the majority of the band's albums, it has been released on CD only in Japan, as a limited edition.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated: "Good Deal is a typically fine record from the Three Sounds, who were beginning to hit their stride when this session was recorded in May 1959. Like most of their records, it's laidback — even when the group works a swinging tempo, there's a sense of ease that keeps the mood friendly, relaxed and mellow".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Gene Harris, except as indicated

Side 1

1. "Robbins Nest" – 6:15 (Illinois Jacquet, Charles Thompson)
2. "Don't Blame Me" (Fields, McHugh) – 5:16
3. "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) – 4:23
4. "Down the Track" – 5:27

Side 2

1. "Tracy's Blues" – 3:38
2. "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Haymes) – 6:00
3. "Satin Doll" (Ellington, Mercer, Strayhorn) – 5:55
4. "Soft Winds" (Henderson, Frank Royal) – 4:58

Personnel

The 3 Sounds

• Gene Harris – piano
• Andrew Simpkins – bass
• Bill Dowdy – drums

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Ira Gitler – liner notes

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/blue-note-records/catalog-4000-series/#blp-4020 Blue Note discography
2. Erlewine, S. T. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r156706|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed October 11, 2010