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While duets often lack the drive of a full band, this session needs no bassist or drummer. Dave McKenna was famous for a style:

: A mid-tempo swing riff that sets the tone for the entire session. Track Listing You Must Believe In Swing Invitation The Song Is You If You Could See Me Now Darn That Dream Autumn Nocturne Poor Butterfly You Must Believe In Spring Anthropology Detour Ahead (Piano Solo) davemckenna_buddydefranco.youmustbelieveinswing...

This collaboration was so successful it led to a follow-up album two years later, Do Nothing Till You Hear from Us! , featuring guitarist Joe Cohn. While duets often lack the drive of a

The album, inspired by DeFranco's legendary 1950s collaborations with Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, features a mix of "halsbrecherisch" (neck-breaking) tempos and tender ballads: , featuring guitarist Joe Cohn

: He delivered horn-like single-note solos and rich harmonic voicings.