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Houston Person: Mellow
ByWith that old gem of Lane-Lerner's, "Too Late Now," the contrast is dramatic. It's typical of Person's deep knowledge of the Great American Songbook. Long ago Lester Young suggested that jazz soloists ought to know the lyrics of a song. This is a lush, unhurried take on which the emotional connection is immediate as Person soars with his saxophone.
He can also be surprising as with that old Dinah Washington standby, "What a Difference a Day Makes," recast here with a distinctly bolero-like feel. The rhythm is dynamic, the beat clear and effect irresistible. Person's own "Blues in the AM" is the most specifically blues-drenched number on the set, a showcase for the gospel side of his playing, inspiring Chirillo to chime in with particularly inventive enthusiasm. The set closes with a rollicking "Lester Leaps In" and they're clearly having a blast. You will too.
Track Listing
Sunny; Too Late Now; In A Mellow Tone; To Each His Own; What A Difference A Day Made; Two Different Worlds; Blues In the AM; Who Can I Turn To?; God Bless the Child; Lester Leaps In.
Personnel
Houston Person
saxophone, tenorHouston Person: tenor saxophone; John Di Martino: piano; James Chirillo: guitar; Ray Drummond: bass; Lewis Nash: drums.
Album information
Title: Mellow | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: HighNote Records
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About Houston Person
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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