Introducing Carl Perkins
# Introducing Carl Perkins

Introducing Carl Perkins is the sole album led by American jazz pianist Carl Perkins recorded in 1955 and released on the Dootone label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "Recorded two years before legendary West Coast pianist's death. ... Six Perkins originals make this an important document. He was an important sideman. Here as a leader he shows his true worth".

## Track listing

All compositions by Carl Perkins except where noted

* "Way Cross Town" – 3:40
* "You Don't Know What Love Is" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 3:28
* "The Lady Is a Tramp" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:15
* "Marblehead" – 3:40
* "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 4:13
* "Westside" – 2:05
* "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) – 2:45
* "It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 3:03
* "Why Do I Care" – 4:00
* "Lilacs in the Rain" (Peter DeRose, Mitchell Parish) – 3:25
* "Carl's Blues" – 4:50

## Personnel

* Carl Perkins – piano
* Leroy Vinnegar – bass
* Larance Marable – drums
