Con Alma!
Con Alma! is the second album led by saxophonist Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.[1][2]
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Released | 1965 | |||
Recorded | August 4, 1965 | |||
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 44:18 | |||
Label | Prestige PR 7427 | |||
Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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Reception
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Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".[3]
Track listing
- "Eronel" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:06
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 8:00
- "Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker) – 7:12
- "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 5:31
- "I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
- "Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell) – 8:10
Personnel
- Charles McPherson – alto saxophone
- Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone
- Barry Harris – piano
- George Tucker – bass
- Alan Dawson – drums
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References
- Prestige Records discography accessed March 13, 2013
- Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed March 13, 2013
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 137. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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