Checkmate (Joe Pass and Jimmy Rowles album)


Checkmate is an album by American jazz guitarist Joe Pass and pianist Jimmy Rowles that was released in 1981. It was re-issued in 1998 on CD by Original Jazz Classics.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Scott Yanow wrote of the album "Rowles sets the quiet mood, and Pass keeps his amplifier quite low and was content to play on the pianist's turf. The emphasis is on slower tempos and harmonically sophisticated chords... Superior background music that rewards close listening."

Track listing

  1. "What's Your Story, Morning Glory?" – 4:08
  2. "So Rare" – 4:24
  3. "As Long as I Live" – 4:36
  4. "Marquita" – 3:55
  5. "Stardust" – 5:20
  6. "We'll Be Together Again" – 5:04
  7. "Can't We Be Friends?" – 4:14
  8. "'Deed I Do" – 3:55
  9. "'Tis Autumn" – 4:48
  10. "God Bless the Child" – 3:18

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