Epitome (album)

Epitome
Studio album by Odean Pope Saxophone Choir
Released	1994
Recorded	October 4–14, 1993
Genre	Jazz
Length	59:01
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Odean Pope chronology
Out for a Walk (1990) Epitome (1994) Ninety Six (1996)

Epitome is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Odean Pope recorded in 1993 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 4 stars stating "This is a truly unique and moving ensemble, making any of their discs recommended".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Odean Pope except as indicated

1. "Epitome" - 9:56
2. "In and Out" (Eddie Green) - 3:06
3. "Brisa" (Tyrone Brown) - 6:02
4. "Trilogy" (Brown, Pope) - 8:42
5. "Coltrane Time" (John Coltrane) - 5:34
6. "Lift Every Voice" (James Weldon Johnson, John Rosamond Johnson) - 5:04
7. "Improvo" - 3:12
8. "Gray Hair" - 4:10
9. "Terrestrial" - 7:35
10. "Zanzibar Blue" (Dave Burrell) - 5:40

• • Recorded at Morning Star Studio in Spring House, Pennsylvania on October 4–14, 1993

Personnel

• Odean Pope, Glenn Guidone, Middy Middleton, Bootsie Barnes, Bob Howell – tenor saxophone
• Julian Pressley, Sam Reed, Robert Landham - alto saxophone
• Joe Sudler - baritone saxophone
• Dave Burrell, Eddie Green – piano
• Gerald Veasley – electric bass
• Tyrone Brown – bass
• Craig McIver – drums