R&R

1	Shoe Shine Boy / Ralph Sutton 3:39
2	What Is There to Say? / Ralph Sutton 3:32
3	Tain't So Honey, Tain't So / Ralph Sutton 2:18
4	Sweethearts on Parade / Ralph Sutton 4:07
5	I Ain't Got Nobody / Ralph Sutton 3:53
6	You Can Depend on Me / Ralph Sutton 4:43
7	Sunday / Ralph Sutton 3:18
8	Big Butter and Egg Man / Ralph Sutton 4:29
9	I Wished on the Moon / Ralph Sutton 3:41
10	I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby / Ralph Sutton 4:25
11	Little Rock Getaway / Ralph Sutton 3:06
12	(I Would Do) Anything for You / Ralph Sutton 3:08
13	Get Out and Get Under the Moon / Ralph Sutton 3:17
14	Think Well of Me / Ralph Sutton 2:58
15	Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea / Ralph Sutton 4:00
16	Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do / Ralph Sutton 3:10
17	Royal Garden Blues / Ralph Sutton 2:56
18	Deep Summer Music / Ralph Sutton 3:25
19	Dinah / Ralph Sutton 5:23

All Music Guide

During 1979-1981, the great stride pianist Ralph Sutton recorded an extensive series of albums for the tiny Chaz label. Included in the releases were a quartet set with cornetist Ruby Braff, bassist Jack Lesberg, and drummer Gus Johnson, and a duet project with Braff. All of the Sutton dates were elusive and out of print for years, until Chiaroscuro began reissuing some of these valuable sets. This CD has all 11 of the selections from the quartet album and eight out of the 12 duets; hopefully the remaining four duos will be reissued in the future. Braff and Sutton both had the knack of hinting at earlier greats while still sounding very much like themselves. In fact, those who are familiar with the cornetist will have no trouble identifying him within a few notes. Among the 19 songs that are happily swung are such gems as "Shoe Shine Boy," "Sweethearts on Parade," "You Can Depend on Me," "Sunday," "I Would Do Anything for You," and "Dinah." While never wandering too far from the melodies, the two lead voices consistently come up with plenty of fresh ideas and always show their enthusiasm and affection for the vintage music. Easily recommended to fans of small-group swing and trad. Scott Yanow

Jazz Times

Even warhorses are fresh in the care of Braff and Suttton.