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The Master is an album by jazz guitarist Jimmy Raney that was released by Criss Cross Jazz in 1983.[1][2] The CD release added two alternative takes.[3]

The Master
Studio album by Jimmy Raney
Released	1983
Recorded	February 16, 1983
Studio	Studio 44, Monster, Netherlands
Genre	Jazz
Length	59:07
Label	Criss Cross
Producer	Gerry Teekens
Jimmy Raney chronology
Raney '81 (1981) The Master (1983) Nardis (1983)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Ron Wynn of AllMusic states "A nice mid-'80s session with the relaxed, fluid guitar of Jimmy Raney ... He's supported with style by pianist Kirk Lightsey, who emerges as the date's other dominant solo voice".[3]

Track listing

1. "The Song Is You" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 5:52
2. "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 6:28
3. "Along Came Betty" (Benny Golson) – 6:16
4. "Just One of Those Things" (Cole Porter) – 3:57
5. "It's All Right With Me" (Cole Porter) – 8:19
6. "Lament"(J. J. Johnson) – 7:54
7. "Tangerine" (Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer) – 6:54
8. "The Song Is You" [alternate take] (Kern, Hammerstein) – 5:58 Bonus track on CD release
9. "Tangerine" [alternate take] (Schertzinger, Mercer) – 6:48 Bonus track on CD release

Personnel

• Jimmy Raney – guitar
• Kirk Lightsey – piano
• Jesper Lundgaard – bass
• Eddie Gladden – drums

References

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