Chicago Now Vol. 2

Chicago Now Vol. 2
Studio album by Ernest Dawkins
Released	1997
Recorded	September 9 & 10, 1994
Studio	Streeterville Studios, Chicago
Genre	Jazz
Length	74:52
Label	Silkheart
Producer	Ernest Dawkins
Ernest Dawkins chronology
Chicago Now Vol. 1 (1995) Chicago Now Vol. 2 (1997) Mother's Blue Velvet Shoes (1998)

Chicago Now Vol. 2 is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble, which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label.

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AllMusic

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "It is obvious that these six musicians had spent a lot of time playing together because they react quickly to each other, share the lead, and often speak as in one voice. A superior and well-played set that should even interest jazz listeners who claim to not enjoy the avant-garde."

Track listing

All compositions by Ernest Dawkins except as indicated

1. "Monk's Temptation" – 10:58
2. "Runnin' from the Rain (alt)" – 9:35
3. "Planet East" – 10:38
4. "Zera (alt)" – 12:56
5. "Improvisations #3" – 11:04
6. "Looking for Ninny" (Ameen Muhammad) – 4:34
7. "Many Favors" – 13:04

Personnel

• Ernest Dawkins – alto sax, tenor sax, flute, percussion, vocal
• Steve Berry – trombone, percussion
• Ameen Muhammad - trumpet, percussion, vocal
• Jeff Parker – electric guitar
• Yosef Ben Israel – bass
• Reggie Nicholson - drums, percussion