by Scott Yanow
In 1955 cornetist Ruby Braff and pianist Ellis Larkins recorded a well-received set of duets. In 1972 they had a reunion. Since Larkins is a superior ballad player and accompanist, the emphasis on this date is on slower numbers although Braff does provide some fiery moments. The ten duets include &Fine and Dandy,& &Skylark,& &If Dreams Come True,& &Liza& and &Love Walked In.& Twenty years later Braff and Larkins would get together again with equally successful results.