Originally released on LP in 1979 and on CD in 1999, this remastered version comes with two previously unreleased studio tracks that were uncovered during the re-mix process.
Recorded live at Dublin's Peacock Theatre this is a worthy addition to Stewart's ever growing legacy. With every album that is rediscovered the legend grows and the global recognition he received was no more than he deserved.
He recorded in many different formats with legends such as Benny Goodman, J.J. Johnson, George Shearing, Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes to mention but a few. However, as typified by this album he was particularly at home in a duo setting with musicians of similar standing e.g. guitarists Jim Hall or Martin Taylor.
Flautist Brian Dunning is just such a musician. I must confess Dunning was an unfamiliar name to me. Listening to his breathtaking runs as he explores, at great speed, the full gamut of the instrument's capabilities I was gobsmacked. This was fluting the like I'd never heard before - or since. Why hadn't I a shelf full of his albums?! Seems like he was also an acclaimed player on the Irish folk scene both in Ireland, New York and Portland, Oregon. Sadly he died in 2022 six years after Louis.
The material is a well-chosen selection of standards plus a Stewart & Dunning original - Definitely Doctored.
An essential album for fans of Louis Stewart, Brian Dunning and good music.
The renowned jazz critic Derek Jewell is quoted as referring to Louis as a musician to be spoken of in the same league as Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery or, among contemporary virtuosos, Joe Pass.
Big boots to fill but but no problem for Louis Stewart.
A special thanks to Dermot Rogers who has carried on the work of the late Gerald Davis in reissuing and bringing the work of Louis Stewart, complete with informative glossy booklet, once again to the fore via Livia Records. Lance
Release date Nov. 14, 2025.
There Will Never be Another You; Windows; Definitely Doctored; Inner Urge; Israel; Alone Together; Triste; Donna Lee; Some Day my Prince Will Come; West Coast Blues.
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