Portrait of an Artist (album)


Portrait of an Artist is the final studio album by pianist Joe Albany recorded in 1982 and released on the Elektra/Musician label.

Reception

's Scott Yanow said: "This mostly ballad-oriented trio set... Albany, whose career did not really get going until his final decade, is in generally good form... The album concludes with a brief interview that sums up some aspects of his episodic life".

Track listing

  1. "Autumn in New York" – 6:33
  2. "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry" – 4:46
  3. "For the Little Guy" – 6:42
  4. "They Say It's Wonderful" – 5:07
  5. "Too Late Now" – 5:30
  6. "Confirmation" – 5:38
  7. "Ruby, My Dear" – 3:45
  8. A Conversation with Joe Albany – 4:50

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