Bent Fabric and His Piano – Alley Cat / Markin’ Time [1961; Columbia]

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On the “Alley Cat” A-side of this single, Bent Fabric lays down a sinuous, slow-strutting line on the piano, with minimal drum and guitar backing lending it a nice jazz aura.  “Markin’ Time”, the B-side, takes a similar approach but ups the drum presence and straightens out the piano-lines into a clear progression from point A to point B.  Enjoyable on both fronts, but low on depth.

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