1965 studio album by Charles McPherson
Con Alma! Charles McPherson recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.[ 1] [ 2]
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "McPherson and Harris both have their share of fine solos, but Jordan generally takes honors on this set; he is the only musician who was looking beyond bop and playing in a more original style".[ 3]
Track listing
"Eronel" (Thelonious Monk ) – 7:06
"In a Sentimental Mood " (Duke Ellington , Manny Kurtz , Irving Mills ) – 8:00
"Chasing the Bird" (Charlie Parker ) – 7:12
"Con Alma " (Dizzy Gillespie ) – 5:31
"I Don't Know" (Charles McPherson) – 8:19
"Dexter Rides Again" (Dexter Gordon , Bud Powell ) – 8:10
Personnel
References
^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 13, 2013^ Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Charles McPherson Leader Entry accessed May 15, 2018
^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review , accessed March 13, 2013
^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 137 . ISBN 0-394-72643-X ^ Cook, Richard ; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings Penguin . p. 985. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
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Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release.
As WithArt WithCharles WithLee WithMax WithCedar With
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