Blues Pour Flirter is Toots Thielemans's 2001 album.Although Toots Thielemans is far better-known for his virtuoso harmonica playing, he sticks exclusively to guitar on this pair of studio dates, initially taped in 1961 for Polydor. Accompanied by pianist Georges Arvanitas, bassist Roland Lobligeois, and drummer Philippe Combelle, Thielemans leads a primarily laid-back session with the focus on the leader, covering standards (Willow Weep for Me and We'll be Together Again), adding a soft wordless background vocal to Satin Doll, and giving a loping treatment to Milt Jackson's Bags' Groove. No matter that none of Thielemans' compositions have come close to matching the widespread popularity of his huge hit, Bluesette; two blues he wrote for this date, Le Trottoir and Flirt (the latter of which is the only track to feature his famous whistling), are very enjoyable. Even if this CD reissue falls short of being an essential purchase, any fan of Toots Thielemans will want to acquire it.