When Farmer Met Gryce is an album by Art Farmer, released in 2016. The album is a Shm-Cd jazz CD. - .. MET GRYCE// JAPAN IMPORT/ SHM-CD
"When Farmer Met Gryce" is a classic jazz album featuring the collaboration between trumpeter Art Farmer and alto saxophonist Gigi Gryce. Released in 1955, this CD captures the essence of hard bop with sophisticated arrangements and memorable melodies. The interplay between Farmer's warm trumpet tone and Gryce's lyrical saxophone creates an engaging listening experience for both jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Universal, the manufacturer behind this release, is renowned worldwide for its commitment to high-quality music production and distribution across genres, ensuring that timeless recordings like this remain accessible to new generations. Art Farmer was a highly respected figure in jazz history, celebrated for his melodic sensibility and innovative approach on both trumpet and flugelhorn. Throughout his prolific career, he played with legends such as Gerry Mulligan, Benny Golson (co-founding The Jazztet), Horace Silver, and Lionel Hampton?earning critical acclaim for albums like "Modern Art" and "Art." His collaborations have left an indelible mark on modern jazz.