Chocomotive
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Chocomotive is the second album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.[1][2]
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "Some jazz improvisers believe that appealing to R&B and pop fans is beneath them, but Houston Person never had that elitist mentality. The big-toned tenor titan was always a communicator; though he has first-rate chops and can easily sail through difficult bop changes, Person doesn't value pyrotechnics over feeling and emotion. Consequently, albums like Chocomotive have managed to reach a lot of R&B and pop fans who don't necessarily buy a lot of jazz".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated
- "Chocomotive" - 7:48
- "You're Gonna Hear From Me" (André Previn) - 3:48
- "Close Quarters" - 7:39
- "Girl Talk" (Neal Hefti, Bobby Troup) - 3:38
- "Since I Fell for You" (Buddy Johnson) - 8:32
- "Up, Up and Away" (Jimmy Webb) - 4:45
- "More" (Riz Ortolani, Nino Oliviero) - 8:15
Personnel
- Houston Person - tenor saxophone
- Cedar Walton - piano
- Bob Cranshaw - bass
- Alan Dawson - vibraphone
- Frank Jones - drums
References
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed April 11, 2013
- ^ Payne, D, A Houston Person discography, June 7, 2009.
- ^ a b Henderson, A. Allmusic listing accessed April 11, 2013