TOMMY TEDESCO, "QUIET NIGHT OF QUIET STARS"

Just a couple thoughts about this recording of the incomparable Tommy Tedesco.

1. It seems a little crass to describe what Laurindo Almeida does here as "rhythm guitar," although I suppose it is that.

2. There was a time when something like this was considered background music, or elevator music. If they played music like this in elevators now, I'd never get out of the damn elevator. I believe I'd be willing to live in one.

3. Nice shot of Tommy sitting next to Carol Kaye.