The Dirty Old Men (rereleased as Mr. Bechet) is an album by pianist Earl Hines and saxophonist Budd Johnson recorded in France in 1974 for the Black & Blue label.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "Budd Johnson didn't do much recording as a leader, so this French studio date is particularly valuable".
Track listing "Mr. Bechet" (Budd Johnson) - 4:34 Bonus track on CD reissue "Blues for Sale" (Earl Hines, Budd Johnson) - 9:24 "Gone with the Wind" (Allie Wrubel, Herb Magidson) - 4:46 "If You Were Mine" (Matty Malneck, Johnny Mercer) - 4:42 "Am I Waisting My Time" (Irving Bibo, Howard Johnson) - 4:46 "The Dirty Old Man" (Budd Johnson) - 9:08 "Linger Awhile" (Harry Owens, Vincent Rose) - 5:59
Personnel Earl Hines - piano Budd Johnson - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Jimmy Leary - bass Panama Francis - drums
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