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Naturally Houston Person which was recorded in 2012 and released on the HighNote label.[ 1]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
In his review on Allmusic , Steve Leggett states "whether he's doing soul-jazz, disco, R&B, or gospel, he's always had this easygoing, big-sounding sax tone that embraces and envelops rather than challenges listeners. This set, recorded in July of 2012 at the famed Van Gelder Recording Studio, finds Person assembling a jazz supergroup of sorts ... and together they make a joyous, smooth, and open sound that feels comfortable, warm, and, well, natural. ... everything here fits into the same sort of groove quilt that Person has been doing like no one else for years now. He's simply an American treasure".[ 2] JazzTimes , Sharonne Cohen noted "Houston Person still seems to be a discovery for some. Both newcomers to his music and longtime fans will no doubt enjoy this latest recording featuring a formidable group ... this throwback album is nonetheless fresh and imaginative. Aptly titled, it’s a relaxed, compelling set on which Person and his bandmates demonstrate unaffected dexterity, swing and soul".[ 3]
Track listing
"Bags' Groove " (Milt Jackson ) – 7:09
"That's All " (Bob Haymes , Alan Brandt) – 5:52
"How Little We Know" (Phil Springer, Carolyn Leigh ) – 4:29
"Namely You"(Gene de Paul , Johnny Mercer ) – 6:53
"My Foolish Heart " (Victor Young , Ned Washington ) – 6:34
"Red Sails in the Sunset " (Hugh Williams , Jimmy Kennedy ) – 4:25
"Don'cha Go 'Way Mad (Illinois Jacquet , Jimmy Mundy , Al Stillman ) – 5:38
"It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream" (Duke Ellington , Don George , Johnny Hodges ) – 5:54
"Sunday " (Chester Conn , Jule Styne , Bennie Krueger , Ned Miller ) – 5:24
Personnel
References
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release.
As AsArt Blakey The Jazz WithArt Farmer Benny The Jazztet WithEddie Harris WithBilly Higgins WithMilt Jackson WithEtta James WithClifford WithBlue WithHouston With
God Bless Jug and Sonny Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt , 1973)Left Bank Encores Something for Lester Ray Brown , 1977)Slow Drag Donald Byrd , 1967)The Almoravid Joe Chambers , 1971–73)Somethin's Cookin' Junior Cook , 1981)Broken Shadows Ornette Coleman , 1971–72)Katumbo (Dance) Giant Steps John Coltrane , 1959)Up, Up and Away Sonny Criss , 1967)The Beat Goes On! This Is the Moment! Kenny Dorham , 1958)Blue Spring Cannonball Adderley , 1959)It's All Right! Teddy Edwards , 1967)Soul Trombone Curtis Fuller , 1961)Smokin' Tangerine Dexter Gordon , 1972)Generation Bush Dance Johnny Griffin , 1978)Roots Slide Hampton , 1985)The Quota Jimmy Heath , 1961)Triple Threat Mode for Joe Joe Henderson , 1966)Hub Cap Freddie Hubbard , 1961)Here to Stay The Body & the Soul Bolivia Highway One Bobby Hutcherson , 1978)Farewell Keystone Really Livin' J.J. Johnson , 1959)J.J. Inc. Save Your Love for Me Etta Jones , 1986)Advance! Philly Joe Jones , 1978)Drum Song Seven Minds Sam Jones , 1974)Something in Common First Class Kloss! Eric Kloss , 1967)Abbey Is Blue Abbey Lincoln , 1959)Strings! Pat Martino , 1967)From This Moment On! Charles McPherson , 1968)Horizons Caramba! Lee Morgan , 1968)The Sixth Sense The Mode Sonny Red , 1961)Sonny Red Setting Standards Woody Shaw , 1983)For Losers Archie Shepp , 1968–69)Kwanza Now Is the Time Idrees Sulieman , 1976)Goodbye Yesterday Lucky Thompson , 1972)Concert: Friday the 13th – Cook County Jail I Offer You Another Story Stanley Turrentine , 1969)Up Front David Williams , 1986)
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