Blues Shout
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Blues Shout is an album by saxophonist Leo Wright featuring performances recorded in 1960 for the Atlantic label.[1][2]
Reception
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Jason Ankeney stating, "Wright divides his attention between his signature alto sax and flute, delivering a series of thoughtful and lyrical solos that positively radiate energy. The blues referenced in the title are more a feeling than a sound, underscoring the emotional intensity that bristles below the surface of every note".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Leo Wright except as indicated
- "Sigi" - 5:49
- "Angel Eyes" (Matt Dennis, Earl Brent) - 4:43
- "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) - 5:01
- "Indian Summer" (Victor Herbert, Al Dubin) - 5:26
- "Blues Shout" (Gigi Gryce) - 7:05
- "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) - 3:27
- "The Wind" (Russ Freeman, Jerry Gladstone) - 5:13
- "Two Moods" - 3:49
Personnel
- Leo Wright - alto saxophone, flute
- Richard Williams - trumpet (tracks 5-8)
- Harry Lookofsky - violin (tracks 1-4)
- Junior Mance - piano
- Art Davis - bass
- Charlie Persip - drums
References
- ^ Atlantic Records Catalog: 1300 series accessed September 14, 2015
- ^ Leo Wright discography accessed September 14, 2015
- ^ a b Ankeney, Jason. Blues Shout – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 14, 2015.