Peter Friedman

Disc 2 This features a number of most enjoyable solo piano tracks by Paul Bley from the mid-50's.

Great Jazz Trio At The Village Vanguard Vol.2

Dvorak - String Quintet Op.97 Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.4

I too have a highly positive view of Ira Gitler's "Jazz Masters of the Forties". As Georghe indicated, Gitler was right in the middle of the jazz scene in New York City in the late 40's, and 50's. He knew most of the musicians, and also was active in recording many of the musicians at Prestige Records.