Snake Johnson
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Snake Johnson is an album by trumpeter Ted Curson which was recorded in 1980 and first released on the Chiaroscuro label.[1][2]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating "Trumpeter Ted Curson plays his own interpretations of advanced hard bop on this somewhat obscure LP".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Ted Curson
- "Snake Johnson" - 7:25
- "Searching for the Blues" - 5:33
- "Blue Piccolo" - 10:40
- "Dwackdo Mun Fudalik" - 7:01
- "Marjo" - 6:40
- "LSD, Take a Holiday" - 5:25
Personnel
- Ted Curson - trumpet, piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn
- Charlie Williams - alto saxophone
- Bill Barron - tenor saxophone
- Nick Brignola - baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Jim McNeely - piano
- David Friesen- bass
- Steve McCall - drums
- Lawrence Killian - percussion
References
- ^ Ted Curson discography accessed March 4, 2015
- ^ Fitzgerald, M., Ted Curson leader entry, accessed March 4, 2015
- ^ a b Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed March 4, 2015
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 53. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.