Duke Pearson – Tender Feelin's (1989 Blue Note Japan Reissue LP Vinyl)

Originally recorded in 1959 and reissued here in 1989 by Blue Note Japan, Tender Feelin's showcases pianist Duke Pearson in one of his most lyrical and understated sessions. With Gene Taylor on bass and Lex Humphries on drums, the trio creates a warm, intimate atmosphere that balances elegance with quiet swing.

Pearson’s touch is refined yet full of character — his phrasing elegant, his voicings luminous. Standards such as I’m a Fool to Want You and On Green Dolphin Street are treated with tenderness and restraint, while originals like Bluebird of Happiness and 3 A.M. reveal his gift for melody and nuance.

There’s a reflective calm that runs through the album, the kind of quiet depth that rewards close listening. The Japanese reissue offers superb clarity and tonal balance, pressed on high-quality vinyl with Blue Note’s signature minimalist design faithfully reproduced.

Subtle, introspective, and beautifully played, Tender Feelins is a gem in the Blue Note catalogue — a portrait of Duke Pearson’s understated genius.

Vinyl: EX
Sleeve: EX
Obi: EX

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