Ed Bickert & Don Thompson - At The Garden Party... Page

: Bickert is celebrated for his "piano-like" approach to the guitar, using complex reharmonized chords and dense voicings. His choice of a Fender Telecaster—an unusual instrument for jazz at the time—contributes to his signature warm, lyrical tone.

The original 1979 Sackville release featured seven duo tracks. A 2004 CD reissue expanded the album to include four bonus tracks from a 1976 trio session with drummer . Track Title Alone Together Dietz/Schwartz A Face Like Yours Feldman/Wolf You Are Too Beautiful Rodgers/Hart What Is This Thing Called Love? Cole Porter Who Can I Turn To? Engvick/Wilder Walkin' My Baby Back Home Ahlert/Turk Please Be Kind Cahn/Chaplin

Toronto, the album is widely regarded as a "hidden gem" and a masterclass in duo improvisation. Musical Significance and Style Ed Bickert & Don Thompson - At the Garden Party...

: Thompson acts as an equal partner rather than a mere accompanist, with his acoustic bass providing both a rhythmic foundation and melodic counterpoint.

The album showcases the deep musical rapport between Bickert and Thompson, who had played together for years in various settings, including Paul Desmond’s "Canadian Group". : Bickert is celebrated for his "piano-like" approach

: The record won the 1980 Juno Award for Best Jazz Recording . Critics often compare the duo’s chemistry to the legendary collaborations of Jim Hall and Ron Carter. Tracklist and Editions

Note: Tracks 8–11 on reissues (e.g., "Come Rain or Come Shine," "One Morning in May") feature the trio format recorded at Captain Audio in 1976. A 2004 CD reissue expanded the album to

Released in 1979, At the Garden Party is a seminal live recording by Canadian jazz legends (guitar) and Don Thompson (bass). Recorded on January 22, 1978, at The Garden Party in