Blue Serge

Symbolic image – for the detailed description and condition, please read the Item Details below.Serge Chaloff's baritone saxophone defined the cool jazz sound of the 1950s, and *Blue Serge* gathers some of his most assured performances from that era, reissued here on vinyl. Chaloff's instrument—deeper and more introspective than the tenor—carries a lyricism that feels almost vocal across these standards and blues, whether he's threading through Cole Porter's "All The Things You Are" or bringing tender swing to "A Handful Of Stars." His tone is warm without sentimentality, fleet without showiness; this is a player who understood that restraint and harmonic sophistication could move listeners as much as virtuosity. The album finds him in ideal company, trading phrases with musicians who match his thoughtful approach. If you're drawn to the introspective side of jazz—the sound of a player thinking through each phrase rather than simply displaying technique—this is essential listening. Item Details+ Genre Jazz Style Cool Jazz Media Near Mint (NM or M-) Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Insert included. No obi. Small dots on sleeve. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! Label Capitol Records Year 1980 Country Japan Format LP Tracklist+ A1. A Handful Of Stars 5:32 A2. The Goof And I 4:45 A3. Thanks For The Memory 3:45 A4. All The Things You Are 5:24 B1. I've Got The World On A String 6:38 B2. Susie's Blues 5:02 B3. Stairway To The Stars 4:46 Data provided by Discogs.