The Dirty Old Men is an album by pianist Earl Hines and saxophonist Budd Johnson recorded in France in 1974 for the Black & Blue label.
Overview
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
